← Back to people hub![Sandra Oh]()
Sandra Oh - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 20, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Nepean, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Sandra Oh's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Widely recognized for portraying Dr. Cristina Yang on 'Grey's Anatomy' and Eve Polastri in 'Killing Eve.' |
Intro
Sandra Oh is a Canadian-American actress best known for her roles in television series such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Killing Eve.' Over her successful career, she has been recognized for her powerful performances and has received numerous awards and nominations.
Early Life & Background
Sandra Oh was born to South Korean immigrant parents and started acting at a young age in Ottawa. She attended the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal after high school, choosing acting over a journalism scholarship.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role in the film 'Double Happiness' (1994), winning the Genie Award for Best Actress.
- Portrayed Dr. Cristina Yang in 'Grey's Anatomy' (2005–2014), earning a Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and five Primetime Emmy nominations.
- Starred as Eve Polastri in 'Killing Eve' (2018–2022), winning a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and becoming the first Asian woman nominated for a lead actress Emmy in a drama series.
- Host of the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, making her the first woman of Asian descent to host the event.
Trivia
- Sandra Oh is fluent in English, French, and Korean.
- She was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2022.
- Oh has dual citizenship in Canada and the United States.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Sandra Oh?
Sandra Oh is 54 years old.
When was Sandra Oh born?
Sandra Oh was born the 20 July 1971.
Where is Sandra Oh from?
Nepean, Ontario, Canada.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 20th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 20, 1971, the Soviet Union publicly supported the admission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations. This marked a significant shift in international relations during the Cold War.
- Day of the week: July 20th, 1971 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) by The Raiders
- #1 UK song: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
Check the link for more news and curiosities on July 20th, 1971.