Sara Tomko | |
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![]() Tomko in 2022 | |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008–present |
Known for | Resident Alien |
Spouse |
Theodore Pederson (m. 2021) |
Sara Tomko is an American actress known for playing Asta Twelvetrees in the science-fiction comedy series Resident Alien.[1]
Early life
Tomko was born on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, into a military family, and was classically trained as a singer.[2] She attended James Madison University, graduating with a BA in theatre and dance.[3]
Career
Tomko is known for her roles as Asta Twelvetrees on Syfy's Resident Alien and Tiger Lily on ABC's Once Upon a Time.[4][5][6][7][8] She has also appeared in S.W.A.T., The Leftovers,[9] Heartbeat, Sneaky Pete, and more.[10] She has additionally had roles in the films The Terminators (2009), Extracted (2012), and 400 Days (2015), among others.[11][10][12]
Personal life
Tomko has been married to director Theodore Pederson since 2021.[13]
Selected filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Betsy Case | |
2012: Doomsday | Wakanna | ||
2009 | The Terminators | Pallas | |
2012 | Extracted | Minnie | |
2015 | 400 Days | reporter |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | The Leftovers | The Woman | Season 2, episode "Axis Mundi" |
2016 | Heartbeat | Dr. Blackhorse | 1 episode |
2017 | The Son | Lena | 1 episode |
Once Upon a Time | Tiger Lily | 4 episodes | |
2018 | S.W.A.T. | Officer Donna Gentry | 1 episode |
Sneaky Pete | Suzanne | 2 episodes | |
2021– | Resident Alien | Asta Twelvetrees | 31 episodes |
References
- ^ Caruso, Nick (August 25, 2022). "Resident Alien's Sara Tomko Unpacks Asta's Heartbreaking Confession". TVLine. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ Stine, Alison (February 26, 2022). ""Resident Alien" star Sara Tomko on otherness and relationships: "It's so hard to be human". Salon. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "CVPA Spotlight Series: Meredith Garretson and Sara Tomko". April 13, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ "'Once Upon a Time' Sneak Peek: Tiger Lily Comes to Hook's... Rescue?". Yahoo Entertainment. April 14, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ May 8, Natalie Abrams; EDT, 2017 at 07:00 PM. "'Once Upon a Time' Bosses Tease 'Satisfying' Finale". EW.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Napoli, Jessica (December 15, 2017). "ABC Announces 'Once Upon a Time's Midseason Premiere Date". TV Insider. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (December 9, 2021). "'Resident Alien': Showrunner & Cast Tease "Slow Burn" of Season 2, Alex Borstein's Guest Star Stint – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ Miller, Liz Shannon (April 1, 2021). "'Resident Alien': Sara Tomko Breaks Down Season 1's Emotional Ending and How Often Alan Tudyk Was Actually in the Alien Costu". Collider. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ Ryan, Maureen (December 2, 2015). "Damon Lindelof on 'Leftovers' Season 2 Finale, That Wild Cavewoman Opener, Twitter". Variety. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Sara Tomko". TVGuide.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "Wil Daniels Stars in Odd Dark Comedy 'Suicide for Beginners' Trailer | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. April 22, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "Sara Tomko | BFI". www2.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "Resident Alien's Sara Tomko Got Engaged When President Biden was Elected: 'It Was a Big Week'". Peoplemag. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
External links
- Sara Tomko at IMDb