Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley is a Canadian screenwriter , actor , film director , child actor , singer , and public figure . She was born on January 8, 1979, in Toronto, Canada . Polley is known for her work as a Canadian actor, director, writer, and producer .

Polley was educated at the Canadian Film Centre , The Royal Conservatory of Music , and Subway Academy II . Some of her notable works include films like "Away from Her" , "Stories We Tell" , "Take This Waltz" , "Don't Come Knocking" , "The Secret Life of Words" , "Trigger" , "Beowulf & Grendel" , and "Mr. Nobody" .

She has directed films such as "Away from Her" , "The Best Day of My Life" , "Stories We Tell" , "Don't Think Twice" , "The Shields Stories" , "I Shout Love" , "Take This Waltz" , "A Better Man" , and "Alias Grace" .

Polley has worked in various genres, including feature films , documentary films , short films , comedy , and adventure films .

Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, such as the ACTRA Award , Alliance of Women Film Journalists award , Academy Awards , Gemini Awards , Genie Awards , Film Independent Spirit Awards , Chicago Film Critics Association Awards , and Writers Guild of America Award .

Polley's father is Harry Gulkin , and she was previously married to David Wharnsby . She is currently in a relationship with her partner David Sandomierski .