Scrubs (Midseason)
SARAH CHALKE
Elliot Reid on "Scrubs"
Sarah Chalke stars as 'Dr. Elliot Reid' on the critically acclaimed comedy series, "Scrubs." Chalke's 'Reid' is an overly ambitious doctor serving her residence at the hospital, sharing hilarious encounters and poignant moments with the unpredictable staffers and insane patients who surround her.
A native of Ottawa, Canada, Chalke was raised in Vancouver and began appearing in local musical theatre productions when she was eight. A few years later she became an environmental reporter for the Canadian series "Kid Zone." Her big break came in 1993 when she was cast as Becky Conner on the series "Roseanne." She was most recently seen in the Lifetime original movie “Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy.”
The "Scrubs" star will next star in the Warner Independent feature film "Chaos Theory" alongside Ryan Reynolds and Emily Mortimer as well as the comedy "Mama's Boy" opposite Diane Keaton, Jeff Daniels and Jon Heder. Both films are slated for 2007 release.
Chalke's theatrical credits include starring roles in the New York off-Broadway production of "Modern Orthodox" and the drama "Create Fate" in Williamstown.
In her free time, Chalke enjoys cooking with friends, playing the guitar, hiking, snowboarding, and skiing (she is an instructor). She also speaks French and German fluently and volunteers at a hospice for terminally ill children.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN: Vancouver, Canada
BIRTHDATE: August 27
