Sarah Emily Ramos (born May 21, 1991) is an American actress who began her career as a child. She is known for her roles on the television series American Dreams, Parenthood, and The Bear.
Early life Ramos was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father is of one-quarter Filipino ancestry. Her mother is Jewish. She became interested in acting at a young age. Ramos began developing her acting abilities at the age of nine, entering into formal training at Center Stage L.A. "According to her mother, 11-year-old Sarah Ramos would go to bed each night pleading to get an agent — then wake up each morning asking about the status of her parents' talent agent search."American Dreams at Mr Video Productions She graduated from Columbia University in May 2015.
Career Ramos began her acting career as a child in various television commercials. She gained attention as Patty Pryor in the NBC drama TV series American Dreams (2002–2005). This role garnered her acting accolades, including winning the Women's Image Network Award (WIN) for Best Actress in a TV Drama in 2003 and various nominations by the Young Artist Awards. Variety commented: "Patty is an out-and-out brat, and Ramos does it right."
In April 2006, she landed the role of Hannah Rader, a.k.a. Kate Holland, on the CW series Runaway. However, the show was canceled after one season. Ramos's other television credits include guest-starring roles in Scrubs, Close to Home, Ghost Whisperer, Law & Order, Wizards of Waverly Place, Without a Trace, Private Practice, and Lie to Me.
In 2009, she was cast as Haddie Braverman in the NBC series Parenthood. Parenthood'''s fourth season premiered in September 2012; however, Ramos would no longer be a regular but had a guest-starring billing as her character went to college. In the Season 5 finale, aired in April 2014, Haddie came home for the summer, bringing along a girlfriend from college. Entertainment Weekly wrote that her performance was "one of the most underrated, sustained performances on TV recently, calling upon her to express an array of moods and emotions that went well beyond the usual prime-time network-drama teen role." She returned in Season 6 for two episodes, including the series finale.
In 2011, she voiced a character for an episode of Family Guy. In May 2011, it was announced she had joined the cast of the film Predisposed, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Melissa Leo.
In 2011, she also co-wrote and co-directed a short film, The Arm, that won a Special Jury Prize for Comedic Storytelling at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012. She also directed a music video starring most of her Parenthood co-stars to the cover of "Girl on TV" sung by Landon Pigg and a short, Marry Me, for the Ally Coalition.
Ramos makes a brief appearance in the feature film The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which has a cast that includes her Parenthood co-star Mae Whitman.
Ramos wrote, directed and starred in the short film Fluffy (2016), produced by B. B. Dakota.
In 2020, Ramos and the THNK 1994 Museum published the iconic "Autograph Hound" Exhibition Book, documenting years of Ramos's celebrity encounters and sightings, following her from a starstruck young girl to a star in her own right (who still appreciates a fabulous celebrity spotting in the wild).
In 2020, she participated in Acting for a Cause, a live classic play and screenplay reading series created, directed and produced by Brando Crawford. Ramos played Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. The reading raised funds for non-profit charities including Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Beginning in 2023, Ramos joined the cast of The Bear as Jess, a back-of-house staffer who excels at "expo" at Andrea Terry's three Michelin star restaurant, Ever.
In September 2024, Ramos joined the cast of Chicago Med'' as Dr. Caitlin Lenox as a series regular.
Personal life Ramos is married to director Matt Spicer.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2001In VeinElizabeth, age 6Short 2007Walking Out on LoveJackie2011SmorgasbordSilvie2012Why Stop NowChloe2015Minimum Wage KitShort 2016How to Be SingleMichelleSlashMarinFluffyGrace BanksShort; also director and writer2017We Don't Belong HereJillThe Boy DownstairsMeg2018Ask for JaneMaggie2019Milkshake Casting Associate Short 2022BabylonHarriet Rothschild2025The Napa BoysPuck
Television Year Title Role Notes2002–2005American DreamsPatty PryorMain role2005ScrubsLindsayEpisode: "My Big Move"2006Close to HomeKirsten SullivanEpisode: "Dead or Alive"2006–2008RunawayHannah Rader / Kate HollandMain role; 10 episodes2007Law & OrderMary ReeseEpisode: "Good Faith"2008Wizards of Waverly PlaceIsabellaEpisode: "Beware Wolf"Without a TraceDarby WechslerEpisode: "True/False"2009Lie to MeRiley BerensonEpisode: "A Perfect Score"Ghost WhispererCourtneyEpisode: "Greek Tragedy"2010-2012 & 2014-2015ParenthoodHaddie BravermanMain role (seasons 1–3); recurring role (season 4); guest (seasons 5–6)2011Family GuyTeenage GirlEpisode: "Brothers & Sisters"; voice role 2012Robot ChickenSunni Gummi / AndreaEpisode: "In Bed Surrounded by Loved Ones"; voice role 2013Private PracticeHollyEpisode: "In Which We Say Goodbye"2016Drunk HistoryMaggie FoxEpisode: "Siblings"2016 & 2019 The AffairAudrey Guest role; 3 episodes2017–2018Midnight, TexasCreek LovellMain role (season 1); recurring role (season 2)2017City GirlCasey JonesAlso director and writerThe Long Road HomeBrieEpisode: "A City Called Heaven"2019Gone HollywoodJulie Grenfell Unaired television series 2020Acting for a CauseLady Bracknell Episode: "The Importance of Being Earnest" 2022–2023Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers DynastyCheryl Pistono Main roleSarah Ramos To Play Cheryl Pistono In HBO’s 1980s L.A. Lakers Series 2022 A Kismet Christmas Sarah Collins/Sarah GraceTelevision film 2023Christmas in Notting HillGeorgia2023–2026The BearJessica17 episodes; Guest role (2-3), Recurring role (4-5)2024–presentChicago MedDr. Caitlin LenoxMain role
Director Year Title Notes2012The ArmShort film; also writer2020Marvel's 616Episode: "Unboxed"
Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRefsActor Awards2026Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesThe BearALMA Award2011Favorite TV Actress – Supporting RoleParenthood2012Young Artist Award2003Best Ensemble in a TV SeriesAmerican Dreams2004Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Actress Age Ten or Younger2005Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young ActressWomen's Image Network2003Best Actress in a Drama Series
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