Sarah Lancaster (born February 12, 1980) is an American actress and director. She is known for her long-running roles as Rachel Meyers in the series Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Ellie Bartowski in the comedy-spy series Chuck, as well as playing Chloe Grefe in Lovers Lane, Madison Kellner on Everwood, and Marjorie in the television drama What About Brian. In 2020, Lancaster starred as Elli Wise in the television film Blue Ridge, later reprising the role in the family crime drama series Blue Ridge (2024), which premiered on INSP and was later released on Amazon Prime Video.
Early life and career Born in Overland Park, Kansas, Lancaster has appeared on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Dawson's Creek, That '70s Show, Scrubs, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. She also landed two recurring roles: on The WB series Everwood as Ephram's love interest Madison Kellner; and on David E. Kelley's FOX series Boston Public. In 2005 she starred in the TV movie Living With the Enemy. Most notably, she appeared as Ellie Bartowski Woodcomb on the NBC series Chuck from 2007 to 2012.
Lancaster has also worked as a jealous girlfriend-turned-serial killer in the movie Lovers Lane, and as the blackjack dealer, Veronica Harold, on CBS's short-lived Dr. Vegas.
In 2019, Lancaster made her directorial debut with the film Josie & Jack, based on Kelly Braffet's 2005 novel of the same name. Lancaster and Braffet collaborated to adapt the screenplay.
In 2019, Lancaster starred as Elli Wise in the television film Blue Ridge, which premiered on INSP. The film was later adapted into a television series of the same name, in which she reprised her role. The first season of the series debuted on INSP before becoming available on Amazon Prime Video, where it became a sleeper hit, ranking in the service’s Top 10 most-watched shows. The series returned again in 2026 for a second season, with Lancaster starring again as Elli Wise.
Personal life Lancaster is married to attorney Matthew Jacobs. She gave birth to their first son in June 2011, and to their second son in January 2017.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2000Lovers LaneChloe Grefe2000Teacher's PetTracy Carley 2001 Cruel Intentions 2 Millicent Davies Direct-to-video film; scenes deleted2002Catch Me If You CanRiverbend Woman2008SmotherHolly2011Christine2014Lisa Palmer2015Christmas in the SmokiesShelby Haygood2017The Terror of Hallow's EveLinda2017Michelle Davis2018Christmas on Holly LaneSarah2020Blue RidgeElli Wise
Television Year Title Role Notes1993–1996Saved by the Bell: The New ClassRachel MeyersGuest role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–4)1997Unhappily Ever AfterAliceEpisode: "B-Minus Blues"1997Sabrina, the Teenage WitchJeanEpisode: "Dante's Inferno"1997Night ManGloriaEpisode: "In the Still of the Night"1998Pacific BlueJulianne TaylorEpisode: "Best Laid Plans"1998Conrad BloomPretty GirlEpisode: "The Spazz Singer"1999 Michael Landon, the Father I KnewLeslie LandonTelevision film1999UndressedLizMain role (season 1)1999SororitySkylar SinclairTelevision film2000Zoe, Duncan, Jack and JaneEileenEpisode: "The Customer Is Always Vic"2000Dawson's CreekShelleyEpisode: "Stolen Kisses"2000Rocket's Red GlareCarolTelevision film2001Straight White MaleHollyTelevision film2001Dharma & GregWendyEpisode: "Wish We Weren't Here"2002Boston PublicChrissy FieldsEpisodes: "Chapter 35", "Chapter 42"2002Off CentreKendallEpisode: "Love Is a Pain in the A**"2002That '70s ShowMelanieEpisode: "Over the Hills and Far Away"2002Half & HalfMerce2 episodes (season 1)2002–2006ScrubsLisa the Gift Shop GirlEpisodes: "My Monster", "My New Old Friend", "My Urologist"20037th HeavenVeronicaEpisode: "Stand Up"2003Six Feet UnderAlternate DaughterEpisode: "Perfect Circles"2003CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationMrs. MercerEpisode: "Precious Metal"2003–2005EverwoodMadison KellnerMain role (season 2); recurring role (season 3)2004Dr. VegasVeronica HaroldMain role2005Living with the EnemyAllison Conner LauderTelevision film2006Four KingsHeatherEpisode: "One Night Stand Off"2006–2007What About BrianMarjorie SeaverMain role2007–2012ChuckEllie BartowskiMain role2009HawthorneCourtneyEpisode: "No Guts, No Glory"2013Gwen GriffithTelevision film; also known as The Preacher's Mistress2013Fir CrazyEliseTelevision film; also known as Oh Christmas Tree!2014Love Finds You in SugarcreekRachel TroylerTelevision film2014Looking for Mr. RightAnnieTelevision film2014Witches of East EndRaven MoreauRecurring role (season 2)2014Along Came a NannyJessie WhiteTelevision film2015RevengeApril HunterEpisode: "Retaliation"2015Tis the Season for LoveBeth BakerTelevision film2016Code BlackJuliaEpisode: "Sleight of Hand"2018Christmas on Holly LaneSarahTelevision film2018Rage RoomJennyEpisode: "Lover"2024–presentBlue RidgeElli WiseMain role
Awards In 1997, Lancaster was nominated with the rest of the cast of Saved by the Bell for Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Ensemble.
References
External links
Sarah Lancaster Official Twitter