Meet Sarah Sutherland, the Talented Actress Known for Her Role as 'Catherine Meyer' in 'Veep'
Early Life and Education
Sarah was born Sarah Jude Sutherland in Los Angeles, California, to renowned actor Kiefer Sutherland and his first wife, Camelia Kath. Her love for acting blossomed during her teenage years at the 'Crossroads Drama Conservatory,' where she was awarded for excellence in drama. Sarah later enrolled at 'Tisch School of the Arts' at New York University to study theater.
At 'Tisch,' she delved into various acting methods, including Meisner and Grotowski, and participated in numerous stage productions, including 'Trojan Women,' where she played the role of ‘Cassandra.’ During her final semester, Sarah wrote and starred in a one-woman play, 'The Skin of a Grape,' and graduated with honors.
Unexpected Opportunity
While still studying at 'Tisch School of the Arts,' Sarah was given the chance to meet Allison Jones, the casting director of 'Veep.' Despite having no prior comedy experience, Sarah was encouraged to audition for the role. To her surprise, she was cast as a central character in 'Veep,' a role that would become one of the most acclaimed performances of her career.
Acting Debut and Career Highlights
Sarah made her acting debut with the HBO political satire comedy 'Veep.' She played Catherine Meyer, the reserved and put-upon daughter of the fictional US Vice President Selina (portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Sarah's character, Catherine, entered a romantic relationship with Selina’s Secret Service agent, Marjorie, and eventually married her. The character was initially introduced as a guest appearance in the debut season and was made a recurring one in subsequent seasons until the sixth season. Sarah shared a Screen Actors Guild Award with the cast for the series.
In between filming for 'Veep,' Sarah made her film debut with the 2013 indie drama film 'Beneath the Harvest Sky' (previously known as 'Blue Potato'), where she starred as ‘Emma.’ That year, she also appeared as ‘Jen Dunham’ in the horror flick 'Innocence.' followed by ‘Mary’ (in the episode Oh Shenandoah) of the HBO political drama 'The Newsroom,' in 2014.
Sarah played Nadia Wilson in the 2015 drama film 'Chronic,' a homecare nurse's estranged daughter who often engaged in relationships with his patients. She then portrayed Dayna in an episode of the Adult Swim horror-comedy 'Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories' (also known as 'Bedtime Stories').
In 2018, Sarah appeared as ‘Mary’ in the 2018 drama film 'What They Had.'
Thanks to her success on Veep, film roles, and continued work in television and voice acting, Sarah Sutherland has an estimated net worth of around $2 million, reflecting her steady career growth and respected presence in the entertainment industry.
Family and Personal Life
Sarah is the granddaughter of actor Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, and great-granddaughter of Canadian politician Tommy Douglas. Sarah’s mother was married to Tommy Douglas before tying the knot with Sarah’s father. Sarah was named after the legendary actress Sarah Jessica Parker, and her middle name, ‘Jude,’ honors her father's longtime friend and business partner, Jude Cole.
Sarah was in a relationship with actor Sam Michael Fox from 2006 to 2009.
Interesting Facts About Sarah Sutherland
- Sarah Sutherland, known for her role in the TV series 'Veep,' is the daughter of celebrated actor Kiefer Sutherland.
- In addition to her acting career, Sarah Sutherland is also a talented voice actress, lending her voice to various animated projects.
- Sarah Sutherland has a deep passion for environmental conservation and actively supports organizations dedicated to protecting the planet.
- Despite her on-screen persona, Sarah Sutherland is known for her down-to-earth and approachable demeanor, making her a favorite among fans and colleagues alike.
- In her free time, Sarah Sutherland enjoys painting and has showcased her artwork in several exhibitions.