Mia Sarapocciello (born June 19, 1967), better known as Mia Sara, is an American actress, best known for her roles as Ferris Bueller's girlfriend, Sloane Peterson, in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, as Jean Claude Van Damme's wife Melissa Walker in Timecop, and as Lili, playing opposite Tom Cruise in Legend.
Early life
Sara was born in Brooklyn Heights in New York City. Her father was a photographer and artist, and her mother a stylist and also a photographer. She attended St. Ann's School, both elementary and high school, graduating in 1985.1
Career
Sara got her first major role as Princess Lili, playing opposite Tom Cruise in Legend. Her popular role came as Ferris' girlfriend in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. She also appeared in the miniseries Queenie, a roman-à-clef on actress Merle Oberon, as well as 1992's A Stranger Among Us, directed by Sidney Lumet. For Timecop, she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Her television roles have included playing Annie Knox in the science fiction series Time Trax and Dr. Harleen Quinzel in the short-lived WB Network superhero show Birds of Prey.
Personal life
Sara has two Wheaten Terriers. She enjoys flying and holds a Private Pilot license. In March 1996, Sara was married to Jason Connery, the son of Sean Connery, with whom she performed in Bullet to Beijing. In June 1997, they had a son, Dashiell Quinn Connery. The couple divorced in 2002.2 She is currently involved with Brian Henson, son of Muppet creator Jim Henson, with whom she has a daughter.
Quotes
"I was always a foot in the mouth Mia."
Trivia
Mia Sara said that Matthew Broderick actually tickled her feet and knees at the set of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in the taxicab scene, to make her laugh naturally.
Filmography
References
External links
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