Sarah Clarke Biography: Movies, Husband, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Religion, Awards, Instagram

Sarah Clarke is an American actress and producer who rose to prominence through two significant roles. Her breakthrough performance was as the double agent Nina Myers in the compelling first season of the television series 24.

Following this, she became widely recognized for her recurring role as Renée Dwyer, the mother of the main character Bella Swan, in the immensely successful Twilight film franchise.

Beyond these roles, she has maintained a steady career in both film and television, building a diverse body of work that demonstrates her range as a performer.

Profile

• Full name: Sarah Lively Clarke
• Nickname: Creathon
• Date of birth: February 16, 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, producer
• Height: 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
• Parents: Ernest Clarke (engineer), Carolyn Clarke (homemaker)
• Siblings: An older brother and a younger brother
• Spouse: Xander Berkeley
• Children: Olwyn Harper Berkeley, Rowan Berkeley
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 16, 1971, Sarah Clarke is the middle child of Ernest and Carolyn Clarke. She attended John Burroughs School and later Indiana University, where she studied Fine Arts and Italian.

Her interest in acting developed while studying abroad in Italy. Before pursuing acting full-time, she worked as an architectural photographer. Clarke honed her acting skills through classes in New York at various institutions.

Personal Life

Sarah Clarke is married to actor Xander Berkeley, whom she met while working on 24. They married in September 2002 and have two daughters, Olwyn Harper Berkeley and Rowan Berkeley.

Career

Sarah Clarke’s early career included an award-winning Volkswagen commercial in 1999 and a role in the short film Pas de deux in 2000.

She gained significant recognition for her role as Nina Myers in 24, appearing in the first three seasons and 24: The Game. She also appeared in the film Thirteen (2003). Her role as Renée Dwyer in the Twilight saga further increased her international profile.

Clarke has appeared in numerous television series, including Sex and the City, House, Bosch, and more. She is also involved in production with Thunderheart Films.

Awards and Nominations

• Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Drama (Won, 2003) for 24
• Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Nominated, 2003) for 24 (shared with cast)

Net Worth

Sarah Clarke’s estimated net worth is $3 million, primarily from her acting career in film and television, including roles in 24, Bosch, and the Twilight films.

Social Media

• Instagram: @sarahbeingsarahclarke

Filmography

• Interior. Bedroom – Night (2000)
• Pas de deux (2000)
• All About George (2000)
• The Accident (2001)
• Emmett’s Mark (2002)

Television appearances:

• Sex and the City (2000)
• Ed (2001)
• 24 (2001–2004)
• Karen Sisco (2003)
• House (2005)