Sarah Drew Explained

Sarah Drew
Birth Date:1 October 1980
Birth Place:Stony Brook, New York, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Virginia
Children:2
Years Active:1997–present

Sarah Drew (born October 1, 1980)[1] [2] is an American actress and director.[3] She played Hannah Rogers in The WB family drama series Everwood (2004–2006) and Dr. April Kepner in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy (2009–18, 2021–22).

Early life

Drew was born and raised in Stony Brook, New York, where she attended The Stony Brook School.[4] Her mother, Dr. Jeannie Drew, is now teaching biology at an independent private school for girls in Manhattan. Her father, Rev. Charles Drew, is the senior pastor at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in New York City. Her brother, Allen Drew, is a pastor at Mt. Airy Community Church in Philadelphia and director of an a cappella group at Germantown Friends School. She received a bachelor's degree in drama from the University of Virginia in 2002.[5] Her second cousin is actor Ben McKenzie.[6]

Career

In 1997, while in high school, Drew voiced Stacy Rowe on the animated series Daria. She also voiced that character in the Daria television films Is It Fall Yet? and Is It College Yet?. In 2001, she made her professional stage debut as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey. She made her Broadway debut in 2003 in Vincent in Brixton, which later took her to London's West End. She made the move to television with a guest role in the series Wonderfalls, and was in the film Radio. She appeared as Katie Burrell, the daughter of a Japanese relocation camp sergeant, in the 2007 film American Pastime.

From 2004 to 2006, Drew starred as Hannah Rogers in The WB drama series Everwood. She later guest-starred on Cold Case, , Medium, Castle, Glee, Privileged, Supernatural, and Private Practice.[7] [8] She starred in the Hallmark Hall of Fame film Front of the Class (2008), and from 2008 to 2009, she had a recurring role as Kitty Romano in the AMC drama series Mad Men.[9] In 2014, she starred in the film Moms' Night Out.[10]

Grey's Anatomy

In 2009, Drew was cast as Dr. April Kepner in the medical drama series Grey's Anatomy.[11] [12] [13] Drew was cast in late September and first appeared in the sixth season episode "Invasion" as one of the residents from Mercy West Hospital after its merger with Seattle Grace Hospital.[14] Drew was brought aboard Grey's Anatomy after former collaborations with series creator Shonda Rhimes; she was featured as a guest in 2 episodes of Private Practice in 2008 and was a main cast member in Rhimes' 2009 television pilot Inside the Box, which ABC passed on.[15] In 2010, she was promoted to a series-regular for the seventh season.[13]

In March 2018, it was announced that Drew, along with Jessica Capshaw, would be exiting the series. Showrunner Krista Vernoff stated that the decision was purely creative, not budgetary.[16] [17]

However, it was announced in March 2021 that Drew would be returning during season 17, and in April 2022 that Drew would be returning for the 400th episode of the 18th season, along with Jesse Williams.

2018–present

Shortly following the announcement of her Grey's Anatomy exit, Drew was cast as Detective Cagney in CBS' Cagney & Lacey reboot pilot.[18] [19] CBS passed on the pilot in May 2018, deciding not to produce the series.[20]

In July 2018, Drew took on the role of Lucille Ball, starring in the world premiere production of I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom, a behind-the-scenes stage comedy about I Love Lucy by Gregg Oppenheimer (son of series creator Jess Oppenheimer). Recorded before a live audience at the UCLA's James Bridges Theater, the L.A. Theatre Works production aired on public radio and has been released on Audio CD and as a downloadable MP3.[21] [22]

In 2019, Drew was once again cast as the title character in a CBS pilot, this time as Sarah Cooper in The Republic of Sarah, but the project was ultimately passed on by the network.[23] [24] A different leading cast, led by Stella Baker, was chosen when the series was rebooted by The CW network for the 2020–21 season.[25]

On October 30, 2020, Drew has been cast in a recurring role as Cindy Turner (Jeanette's mother) in the Freeform (ABC Family) series Cruel Summer.[26]

In September 2021, Drew was cast in Apple TV+ comedy series Amber Brown based on the bestselling books by Paula Danziger.[27]

In 2022, Drew started as Lizbeth Meredith in the Lifetime movie Stolen By Their Father as part of its "Ripped from the Headlines" feature films; it had Elizabeth Smart as an executive producer.[28]

Personal life

Drew married Peter Lanfer, a lecturer at Dartmouth College, on June 17, 2002.[29] They welcomed their first child together on January 18, 2012, a son named Micah Emmanuel. On December 3, 2014, the couple welcomed their second child and first daughter, Hannah Mali Rose.[30] She is Christian. This matched her character's beliefs from the movie Mom's Night Out.[31]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Is It Fall Yet?Stacy Rowe (voice)Television Film
2002Is It College Yet?
2003RadioMary Helen
2005Serena
2007American PastimeKatie Burrell
2008WienersKaren
2010TugAriel
2014Moms' Night OutAllyson
2018IndivisibleHeather TurnerAlso executive producer
2019Twinkle All The WayCadenceTV Movie

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997–2001DariaStacy Rowe (voice)28 episodes
2004WonderfallsBianca KnowlesEpisode: "Karma Chameleon"
2004–2006EverwoodHannah RogersMain Role (38 episodes)
2006Cold CaseJennifer "Jenny" Hawkins in 1958Episode: "Static"
2007Becca RiceEpisode: "Responsible"
Reinventing the WheelersBecky ConnerMovie
2008MediumSuzie KeenerEpisode: "Wicked Game" (Parts 1 & 2)
PrivilegedCarynEpisode: "All About Insecurities"
Front of the ClassNancy LazarusMovie
2008-2009Private PracticeJudy2 episodes
Mad MenKitty Romano4 episodes
2009Inside the BoxMollyPilot
CastleChloe RichardsonEpisode: "Nanny McDead"
Numb3rsPiper St. JohnEpisode: "Angels and Devils"
In Plain SightRachel RosenzweigEpisode: "Aguna Matatala"
GleeSuzy PepperEpisode: "Ballad"
2009–2018, 2021–2022Grey's AnatomyDr. April KepnerRecurring (Season 6)
Main Role (Seasons 7–14)
Special Guest Star (Seasons 17–18):[32] 194 episodes
2010SupernaturalNora / DemonEpisode: "Swap Meat"
Miami MedicalEmilyEpisode: "What Lies Beneath"
2018Christmas Pen PalsHannah MorrisTelevision film (Lifetime)
2020Christmas in ViennaJess WatersTelevision film (Hallmark channel)
2021Cruel SummerCindy TurnerRecurring role (season 1)
One SummerJenna FontaineTelevision film (Hallmark channel)
2022Stolen by Their FatherLizbeth MeredithTelevision film (Lifetime)
Amber BrownSarah BrownMain role
Reindeer Games HomecomingMacKenzie GravesTelevision film (Lifetime); also writer and executive producer
2023Guiding EmilyEmilyTelevision film (Hallmark channel)
How She Caught a KillerDetective Linda MurphyTelevision film (Lifetime); also executive producer
2024Branching OutAmeliaTelevision film (Hallmark channel)

Web

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sarah Drew: Movies, TV, and Bio . May 20, 2023 . www.amazon.com . May 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520141705/https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Sarah-Drew/amzn1.dv.gti.2b3397a1-486c-4593-ac0b-306500a134e4/ . live .
  2. Web site: Sarah Drew - Bio, Birthday, Age, Video Cameo . May 20, 2023 . www.cameo.com . en . May 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520141708/https://www.cameo.com/sarahdrew . live .
  3. Web site: Sarah Drew on Her "Profound" 'Grey's Anatomy' Departure and (Emmy-Nominated) "Rebirth". . August 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20211126200519/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sarah-drew-greys-anatomy-exit-emmy-nomination-rebirth-interview-1134025/ . November 26, 2021.
  4. Web site: Sarah Drew Official Website. Sarah Drew. February 13, 2015. June 27, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140627130717/http://sarahdrewonline.com/about-sarah/bio/. dead.
  5. Web site: Sarah Drew Biography . Buddytv.com . October 1, 1980 . May 2, 2014 . December 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171227234304/http://www.buddytv.com/info/sarah-drew-info.aspx . live .
  6. Web site: The Most Revealing Ben McKenzie Interview Yet: Dating, Gotham, and the O.C. Secrets . September 22, 2014 .
  7. Web site: 'Everwood' Actress Heads to 'Private Practice' . Buddytv.com . September 3, 2008 . May 2, 2014 . September 3, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080903225130/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/private-practice/everwood_actress_heads_to_priv-22454.aspx . live .
  8. Web site: Sarah Drew Credits . Tvguide.com . May 2, 2014 . May 15, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100515170544/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/sarah-drew/credits/192468 . live .
  9. Web site: Sarah Drew Talks Grey's & Mad Men | Grey's Gabble . Greysgabble.com . May 2, 2014 . May 3, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140503004627/http://www.greysgabble.com/2010/09/04/sarah-drew-talks-greys-mad-men/ . live .
  10. Web site: Justin Chang Chief Film Critic @JustinCChang . 'Moms' Night Out' Review: Family Audiences Deserve Better . Variety . April 28, 2014 . May 2, 2014 . May 3, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140503082816/https://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-moms-night-out-1201167159/ . live .
  11. Lyons . Margaret . 'Grey's Anatomy' picks up 'Everwood' alum . Entertainment Weekly. September 30, 2009 . May 2, 2014.
  12. Web site: Sarah Drew Lands Recurring Role on Grey's Anatomy . TV Fanatic . September 29, 2009 . May 2, 2014 . December 3, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111203065423/http://www.tvfanatic.com/2009/09/sarah-drew-lands-recurring-role-on-greys-anatomy/ . live .
  13. Exclusive: 'Grey's Anatomy' promotes Sarah Drew. . June 9, 2010. June 9, 2010.
  14. Web site: Sarah Drew Previews Character, Grey's Anatomy Role. Marsi, Steve. TV Fanatic. SheKnows Entertainment. October 21, 2009. October 24, 2012. April 7, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110407030135/http://www.tvfanatic.com/2009/10/sarah-drew-previews-character-greys-anatomy-role/. live.
  15. Web site: Sarah Drew Dishes on Dream Grey's Anatomy Gig. Marsi, Steve. TV Fanatic. SheKnows Entertainment. November 15, 2010. October 25, 2012. November 18, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101118035748/http://www.tvfanatic.com/2010/11/sarah-drew-dishes-on-dream-greys-anatomy-gig/. live.
  16. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy': Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Drew to Exit After Season 14. The Hollywood Reporter. Goldberg. Lesley. March 8, 2018. March 8, 2018. March 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180309063055/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-jessica-capshaw-sarah-drew-exit-season-14-1093083. live.
  17. Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Drew to exit 'Grey's Anatomy' after season 14. Entertainment Weekly. Abrams. Natalie. March 8, 2018. March 11, 2018. July 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721190834/https://ew.com/tv/2018/03/08/greys-anatomy-jessica-capshaw-sarah-drew-exit-season-14/. dead.
  18. Web site: 'Cagney & Lacey': 'Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Drew & Michelle Hurd Set As The Leads Of CBS Reboot Pilot. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. March 14, 2018. March 14, 2018. March 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180314035156/https://deadline.com/2018/03/cagney-and-lacey-sarah-drew-michelle-hurd-cast-pilot-greys-anatomy-1202337468/. live.
  19. Web site: Sarah Drew, Michelle Hurd Cast in CBS' 'Cagney & Lacey' Pilot. Daniel. Holloway. March 14, 2018. Variety. March 14, 2018. March 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180314035956/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/sarah-drew-michelle-hurd-cagney-lacey-1202726109/. live.
  20. Poor Sarah Drew is out of work again. Entertainment Weekly. Rice. Lynette. May 11, 2018. May 12, 2018.
  21. https://www.amazon.com/Love-Lucy-Funny-Happened-Sitcom/dp/B07HHKRGKC Amazon.com product page
  22. https://latw.org/title/i-love-lucy-funny-thing L.A. Theatre Works catalog page
  23. Web site: Jennifer Morrison and Sarah Drew Pilots Get Passed on by CBS. TVLine. Mitovich. Matt Webb. May 11, 2019. May 12, 2019. May 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190511233017/https://tvline.com/2019/05/11/sarah-drew-jennifer-morrison-pilots-passed-on-at-cbs/. dead.
  24. Web site: Grey's Anatomy Alum Sarah Drew 'Heart Broken' As CBS Passes On Another Pilot. CinemaBlend. Carbone. Gina. May 11, 2019. May 12, 2019. May 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190512222725/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2471622/greys-anatomy-alum-sarah-drew-heart-broken-as-cbs-passes-on-another-pilot. live.
  25. Web site: 'The Republic Of Sarah' CW Pilot Casts Stella Baker As Its Lead. February 20, 2020. March 13, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie Andreeva. February 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200226005950/https://deadline.com/2020/02/stella-baker-star-the-republic-of-sarah-cw-pilot-1202868065/. live.
  26. Web site: 'Cruel Summer': Sarah Drew To Recur On Jessica Biel-Produced Freeform Series. October 30, 2020. April 4, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. November 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101002801/https://deadline.com/2020/10/cruel-summer-sarah-drew-recur-jessica-biel-produced-freeform-series-1234606278/. live.
  27. News: Sarah Drew Stars In Apple Comedy Series 'Amber Brown' From Bonnie Hunt Based On Children's Books. September 29, 2021. July 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220721180542/https://deadline.com/2021/09/sarah-drew-apple-comedy-series-amber-brown-bonnie-hunt-books-1234845898/. live.
  28. News: Lizbeth Meredith Now: "Stolen by Their Father" Subject Shares Story. March 6, 2022. March 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220307003048/https://www.distractify.com/p/lizbeth-meredith-now. live.
  29. Web site: Peter Lanfer . May 6, 2014 .
  30. Web site: Sarah Drew Welcomes Daughter Hannah Mali Rose. People. December 9, 2014. October 5, 2019. August 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806205813/https://people.com/parents/sarah-drew-welcomes-daughter-hannah-mali-rose/. live.
  31. Web site: Interview: Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Drew Gets Real on Faith and Career . Patheos.com . October 1, 2013 . May 2, 2014 . April 21, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190421095519/https://www.patheos.com/blogs/tinseltalk/2013/10/interview-greys-anatomys-sarah-drew-gets-real-on-faith-and-career/ . live .
  32. Grey's Anatomy . Grey's Anatomy . GreysABC . 1370512683741577218 . March 12, 2021 . Excited to have @sarahdrew back on set! https://t.co/5ebWp9MbwF . en . July 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210611222630/https://twitter.com/GreysABC/status/1370512683741577218 . June 11, 2021 . live.

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