Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sarah Snook

Discover the career path of Sarah Snook, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Sarah Snook is a highly acclaimed Australian actress recognized for her exceptional talent and versatility. She has garnered significant recognition for her performances, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Furthermore, her nomination for a Tony Award underscores her success and impact across various acting mediums. Her career showcases her dedication to her craft and her ability to captivate audiences with compelling portrayals.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Graduation from NIDA

In 2008, Sarah Snook graduated from Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

2009: Appearance in King Lear

In 2009, Sarah Snook appeared in King Lear with the State Theatre Company of South Australia.

2010: Role in Sisters of War

In 2010, Sarah Snook gained early recognition for her role in the film Sisters of War.

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2012: Role in Not Suitable for Children

In 2012, Sarah Snook continued her career with a role in the Australian film Not Suitable for Children.

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2013: Role in These Final Hours

In 2013, Sarah Snook continued her career with a role in the Australian film These Final Hours.

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2014: Roles in Predestination and Jessabelle

In 2014, Sarah Snook gained recognition for her performances in the Australian films Predestination and Jessabelle. She won an AACTA Award for Predestination.

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2015: Roles in The Dressmaker and Steve Jobs

In 2015, Sarah Snook appeared in the films The Dressmaker and Steve Jobs.

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2015: Roles in Steve Jobs and The Dressmaker

In 2015, Sarah Snook portrayed Andrea Cunningham in Danny Boyle's biopic Steve Jobs and acted in Jocelyn Moorhouse's period drama The Dressmaker. She was nominated for the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Dressmaker.

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2016: Black Mirror Appearance and West End Debut

In 2016, Sarah Snook appeared in the Black Mirror episode "Men Against Fire" and made her West End debut in The Master Builder at the Old Vic.

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2016: Role in The Master Builder

In 2016, Sarah Snook played a role in The Master Builder.

2017: Appearance in The Glass Castle

In 2017, Sarah Snook appeared in the biopic The Glass Castle, based on the 2005 memoir of the same name.

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2018: Gained Prominence in Succession

From 2018, Sarah Snook gained prominence for her lead role as Siobhan "Shiv" Roy in the HBO drama series Succession.

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2018: Breakthrough Role in Succession

In 2018, Sarah Snook had her critically acclaimed breakthrough role as Shiv Roy in the HBO comedy-drama series Succession.

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2018: Role in Saint Joan

In 2018, Sarah Snook played a role in Saint Joan.

2020: Roles in An American Pickle and Pieces of a Woman

In 2020, Sarah Snook appeared in the comedy film An American Pickle and in the marital drama film Pieces of a Woman.

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December 2021: Cast in Run Rabbit Run

In December 2021, Sarah Snook replaced Elisabeth Moss as the lead in the horror-thriller film Run Rabbit Run.

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January 2022: Cast in The Beanie Bubble

In January 2022, Sarah Snook was cast in the comedy drama film The Beanie Bubble.

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2023: Appearance in Run Rabbit Run and The Beanie Bubble

In 2023, Sarah Snook appeared in the films Run Rabbit Run and The Beanie Bubble.

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2023: Succession Ended

In 2023, Sarah Snook's prominent role as Siobhan "Shiv" Roy in the HBO drama series Succession came to an end. The role earned her widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades.

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2024: Performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Memoir of a Snail

In 2024, Sarah Snook performed in The Picture of Dorian Gray and voiced the protagonist in Memoir of a Snail.

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2024: Performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray

In 2024, Sarah Snook returned to the West End portraying all 26 roles in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. She also won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance.

2024: Voice role in Memoir of a Snail

In 2024, Sarah Snook voiced the protagonist in the stop-motion animated film Memoir of a Snail, earning critical acclaim and her second AACTA award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

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