Sarah Michelle Gellar
The actress who brought Buffy Summers to life on the WB/UPN supernatural series from 1997 to 2003.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar is an American actress known for portraying strong female characters in film and television, and is regarded as a scream queen for her work in the horror genre. She achieved international recognition for her portrayal of Buffy Summers on the WB/UPN supernatural series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), which earned her a Saturn Award and a nomination for a Golden Globe. Her Buffy, created to subvert the stereotypical female horror movie victim, was described by Entertainment Weekly as one of the 100 greatest female characters in American television.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 14 April 1977
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Other names
- Sarah Michelle Prinze
- Occupation
- Actress
- Years active
- 1981–present
- Spouse
- Freddie Prinze Jr. (2002)
- Children
- 2
Lore & Background
Gellar's Buffy was created to subvert the stereotypical female horror movie victim. The show premiered in March 1997, to widespread critical and popular acclaim. During its broadcast, the role earned Gellar four Teen Choice Awards, the Saturn Award for Best Genre Television Actress, and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. She sang during the series' musical episode "Once More, with Feeling", which spawned an original cast album released in 2002. Buffy ran for seven seasons and 144 episodes.
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