Sarah Strange (born September 6, 1974) is a Canadian actress. She has worked in a variety of American and Canadian television and film projects, including Helen in the Canadian drama Da Vinci's Inquest and as the voice actress for the male half of Ranma Saotome in the first 64 episodes of Ranma 1/2 (as well as the movies and the OVAs) before she was replaced by Richard Ian Cox for the rest of the series.
Life and career Strange was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the daughter of screenwriters Susan and Marc Strange (creators of The Beachcombers). She grew up in Canada's entertainment industry, and has appeared in comedic, dramatic, and science fiction projects on both big and small screens since graduating from high school.
In 1988, David Fincher directed her in the USA version of the music video for Shattered Dreams by Johnny Hates Jazz. She played the uncredited lead female in the black and white video.
Strange has since garnered multiple Gemini Award nominations for her acting, winning an award for her guest role in the Canadian series Neon Rider at 21. Strange is also known for playing the voice of boy-type Ranma Saotome for the OVAs, movies and first three seasons of the anime series Ranma ½ released from 1993 to 1998, however, she left after season 3 in order to focus on live action work. She played Jill Langston, the lead virologist in seasons 1 and 2 of the Canadian Science drama ReGenesis.
She also provided the voice of Franklin in Dinobabies and Rookie in Littlest Pet Shop.
Strange was among the cast of the ABC romantic comedy drama Men In Trees (2006—2008), on which she portrayed the town barmaid and a reconciling wife opposite Abraham Benrubi. She also appeared on ABC's Life As We Know It (2004—2005) in the recurring role of "Mia", the mother of Kelly Osbourne's character. She also reprised her role of Ganos Lal/Morgan le Fay in the direct to DVD movie Stargate: The Ark of Truth. Strange has also appeared on an episode of Sanctuary titled "Kush" as Dr. Allison Grant.
From 2013 to 2019, Strange had a regular co-starring role in the Garage Sale Mysteries franchise of made for television movies from Hallmark.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1994 Ranma ½: The Movie, Big Trouble in Nekonron, ChinaRanma Saotome (voice)English version Ranma ½: The Movie 2, Nihao My Concubine 1996 Ranma ½: One Grew Over the Kuno's Nest1997 Dazzle the Dinosaur Mother Maiasaura (voice) Short Kitchen Party Cynthia 1999 Second Date Diane Short 2004 Dark Arc Juxta / Lamia Pursued Petra Ghirov 2005 White Noise Jane 2006 .45 Vic 2008 Stargate: The Ark of Truth Morgan Le Fay / Ganos Lal Video2009 Personal Effects Janet The Zero Sum Leah Herzog2016 Kindergarten Cop 2 Miss Sinclaire On the Farm Elaine2024Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the DinerLauren Walsh
Television Year Title Role Notes 1992–1994 Neon Rider Rose 2 episodes 1993–1998 Ranma ½ Ranma Saotome (voice) Main role (Seasons 1-3, OVAs)English version 1993-1997 Madison Carol Lemieux Recurring role 1994 Kimberly Episode: "Duane Barry" 1994–1995 Dino Babies Franklin (voice) Main role1995 Littlest Pet Shop Rookie (voice) Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14 LaylaTV film Mixed Blessings WandaThe Outer Limits Lisa Episode: "Caught in the Act"1996 Rachel Connors Episode: "Falling Star" Sliders Leah Greenfield Episode: "Greatfellas" An Unexpected Family Claudia TV filmPoltergeist: The Legacy Tina Episode: "The Crystal Scarab"1997 Suzy Episode: "Fear" Millennium Maura Episode: "Force Majeure" The Adventures of Shirley Holmes Leah Farrell Episode: "The Case of the Singer's Secret" Unwed Father Sherry TV film1998 The Outer Limits Tara Episode: "The Hunt" Poltergeist: The Legacy Justine 2 episodes An Unexpected Life Claudia TV film First Wave Henrietta / Hank Episode: "Mata Hari" Cupid Pierced Nose Girl Episode: "Pilot" Welcome to Paradox Dr. Newman Episode: "All Our Sins Forgotten" Viper Vicky Lee Episode: "The Full Frankie" 1998–2005 Da Vinci's Inquest Helen Recurring role1999 Foolish Heart Barbara / Kate Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy Cora Bartlett Episode: "Wild Horses" 2000 Level 9 Meredith Episode: "It's Magic"2001 The Chris Isaak Show Lisa Episode: "Hurricane" Ladies and the Champ Jenny TV film2002 Dark Angel Nurse Betty / Elizabeth Blanchard Episode: "Harbor Lights" Jeremiah Maggie Episode: "Out of the Ashes" The Twilight Zone Roxanne Episode: "Gabe's Story" 2003 The Piano Man's Daughter Alexandra Lamont TV film2004 The L Word Annette Bishop Episode: "Listen Up" Touching Evil Laura Ames Episode: "Memorial" 2004–2005 Life As We Know It Mia Tynan Recurring role 2004–2007 ReGenesis Jill Langston Main role 2005 The Newsroom Susan Murdoch Recurring role 2006 Stargate SG-1 Morgan Le Fay / Ganos Lal Episode: "The Pegasus Project" 2006-2008 Men in Trees Theresa Thomasson Main role2008 Sanctuary Dr. Allison Grant Episode: "Kush" The Triple Eight Erica Recurring role2009 Murdoch Mysteries Annie Oakley Episode: "Mild Mild West" Hostile Makeover Zoe ManvilleTV film The Farm Sheri Silva 2010 Life Unexpected Dr. Rosner 2 episodes2011 Endgame Dr. Marcus Episode: "I Killed Her" Call Me Fitz Mommy Episode: "F*cking Memories" 2012 The Pregnancy Project Leann Strahle TV film 2012 The Killing Claire Episode: "Numb" 2012–2013 Level Up P.E. Teacher / Vice-Principal Elmhurst Recurring role 2013 Garage Sale Mystery Danielle TV film2014 Motive Jennifer Episode: "Pitfall" Honor Student EricaTV film Garage Sale Mystery: All That GlittersDanielle2015 Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room Garage Sale Mystery: The Wedding Dress A Christmas Detour Maxine Harper2016 Garage Sale Mystery: Guilty Until Proven InnocentDanielle Garage Sale Mystery: The Novel Murders 2017 Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of Murder 2019 A Summer Romance Catherine Roberts 2019 Christmas At Dollywood Gail 2020 Legends of Tomorrow Lachesis Recurring role2020SnowpiercerSuzanne5 episodes2026YagaAliceUpcoming series
References
External links
Sarah Strange biography from ABC's Men In Trees site Sarah Strange interview on theTVaddict.com