
Sara Mornell
Acting
Biography
Sara Mornell (born March 24, 1970) is an American actress, producer, and acting coach. She is known for her recurring role as Carole Tobey on the legal drama series Judging Amy (2000-2001) and for playing Ensign Carson in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Starship Down" (Season 4). Mornell has appeared in numerous television shows including Becker, Bones, CSI: NY, Detroit 1-8-7, ER, JAG, Lie to Me, and Six Feet Under. In addition to acting, Sara is the founder of Mornell Studios and the creator of the Mornell Method, a coaching approach focused on improving actors' performances by helping them find authenticity and confidence. She has also produced and directed projects such as People Like Us (2012) and Starting from Scratch (2013). Sara originally trained in classical acting and has a passion for mentoring working actors.
Filmography
23 credits
The Darkness
Movie • 2016
Doctor Jones

People Like Us
Movie • 2012
Dr. Amanda Goldstein

Dead by Midnight (Y2Kill)
Movie • 2022
Wendy Walsh

Starting from Scratch
Movie • 2014
Dr. Frank

Python
Movie • 2000
Theresa

The Darkness
Movie • 2016
Dr. Jones

Paranormal Activity 4
Movie • 2012
Debbie (uncredited)

Quarries
Movie • 2016
Jean

Knife Fight
Movie • 2013
Janice

Plan B
Movie • 1997
Gina Ferris

Wicked City
TV • 2015
Detective Eileen Miller

Six Feet Under
TV • 2001
Jessica Shapiro

Prime Suspect
TV • 2011
Mrs. Kesh

Bones
TV • 2005
Prosecutor Peggy

Alone Together
TV • 2018
Renee

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993
Sarita Carson

JAG
TV • 1995
Laurie Anderson

JAG
TV • 1995
Anne 'GoGo' Binder

Without a Trace
TV • 2002
Mrs. Wilson

ER
TV • 1994
Robin Gambrell

Battery Park
TV • 2000
Cynthia

Becker
TV • 1998
Anita

Party of Five
TV • 1994
Pamela Rush