Sara Gilbert

About

Sara Gilbert is an American actress, director, and producer best known for her role as Darlene Conner on the popular ABC series "Roseanne," which ran from 1988 to 1997, and its spin-off series "The Conners." Born on January 29, 1975, in Santa Monica, California, her birth name is Sara Rebecca Abeles. She started acting in commercials when she was just six years old. Gilbert attended Yale University, where she studied art with an emphasis on photography but returned to acting afterward. She's openly gay and has been a longtime advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Gilbert has also hosted and executive produced the daytime talk show "The Talk" from 2010 to 2019.

Associated With

Sara Gilbert, best known for her role as Darlene Conner on the hit ABC show "Roseanne," and its subsequent spin-off "The Conners," has longstanding connections within the entertainment industry. Gilbert has worked with numerous industry professionals including her fellow "Roseanne" cast members such as John Goodman and Laurie Metcalf. In addition, she also co-hosted the daytime talk show “The Talk” alongside Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, and Sheryl Underwood, serving as the show's executive producer as well. As for her personal relationships, Gilbert was previously in a relationship with television producer Allison Adler, and is currently married to songwriter and former "4 Non Blondes" band member, Linda Perry. Throughout her career, Gilbert has had various collaborations with both actors and influential figures in the industry, which has significantly contributed to her affinity and renown.

Career Highlights

• 1984: Sara Gilbert starts her acting career with a TV commercial for Kool-Aid.
• 1988-1997: Gilbert portrays Darlene Conner on the ABC series "Roseanne," a role that she reprised in 2018 in the show revamp "The Conner family."
• 1992-1993: Gilbert takes home the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series for "Roseanne."
• 1993: Gilbert provides the voice of Laura Powers in an "The Simpsons" episode "New Kid on the Block."
• 1998: She takes up the role of Gale in the movie "The Big Tease."
• 2001-2005: She assumes the role of Jane Figler on TV show "ER."
• 2005: The actress gets featured in the series "Twins."
• 2007-2010: Gilbert portrays Leslie Winkle on the CBS series "The Big Bang Theory."
• 2010 - 2019: Gilbert co-hosts and is the executive producer of the CBS daytime talk show, "The Talk."
• 2011: She is nominated for Daytime Emmy Award - Outstanding Talk Show-Entertainment for "The Talk."
• 2016 again, Gilbert won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show as a producer and creator of "The Talk."
• 2018: "Roseanne" gets rebooted as "The Conners" with Gilbert reprising her role.
• 2019: Gilbert concludes her time with "The Talk" to focus on her acting in "The Conners."

Notable Awards

• Sara Gilbert has received several nominations for her work, but notably, she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show / Entertainment for "The Talk" in 2016.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Sara Gilbert Movie/TV Show?

Sara Gilbert is best known for her role in the popular TV show "Roseanne", where she portrayed the character Darlene Conner from 1988 to 1997, and then reprised her role in the show's reboot, "The Conners" from 2018. Her performance in "Roseanne" brought her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. The show's critical success and long run, as well as its syndication in multiple countries, makes it the most popular and recognizable of Gilbert's work.

How Did Sara Gilbert Get Famous?

Sara Gilbert became famous through her role in the popular American sitcom, "Roseanne", which aired from 1988 to 1997. She portrayed the character Darlene Conner, known for her sarcasm and arguably the most intelligent member of the family. This role earned Gilbert two Primetime Emmy Award nominations and it significantly contributed to her fame. Notably, Gilbert also served as a writer on the show, which further showcased her talents and solidified her status in the entertainment industry.