Born in Chicago in October 1994, Morgan Frances Saylor is an American actress best known for her role as Dana Brody in the Showtime series, Homeland. Growing up in Georgia, Saylor has had a wide range of roles in her young career, including film, television, and stage. She’s been nominated for an award and has worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Here are 10 things you might not know about Morgan Saylor.
1. Acting Camps Kickstarted Her Career
While attending school in Atlanta, Saylor pursued her love of acting by attending acting camps at the Department of Recreation. This ultimately led to her landing the lead role in Alana at a local playhouse called OnStage Atlanta.
2. Signed by an Agent at Age 11
Saylor’s talent and dedication to the arts got her noticed at a young age. She was just eleven years old when she was signed on with a talent agent, Joy Pervis, who helped Saylor land her first roles and kickstart her career.
3. A Summer in LA for The Sopranos
Saylor was chosen to be a voice-over version of Meadow, the daughter of the main characters in the long-running HBO crime drama series, The Sopranos. To do the voice-over, she had to move to LA for the summer, which she happily accepted.
4. New York Living
Saylor currently lives in New York, where she moved after graduating from high school in 2013. She made the move with her older brother and her boyfriend, whom she has been dating since 2012. However, she keeps her personal life and relationships private, so not much is known about her mysterious beau.
5. A Shared Tattoo with Her Brother
Saylor is very close to her older brother, and the two share a version of the same tattoo—an anchor. Saylor has a small anchor inked behind her left ear, while her brother’s is a larger version on his forearm.
6. Pursuing a College Degree
Despite her successful acting career, Saylor still dreams of earning a college degree. She pursued degrees in mathematics and art history at the University of Chicago, according to IMDb.
7. Nominated for a Prestigious Award
For her portrayal of Dana Brody in Homeland, Saylor was nominated for the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2013 and 2014.
8. Co-starring with Kevin Costner
Saylor had the opportunity to play Kevin Costner’s daughter in the sports drama McFarland USA, released in February 2015. This was undoubtedly one of her most memorable roles to date.
9. A Connection to the Amityville Horror House
Saylor’s grandmother lives on the same street as the infamous Amityville Horror house. In an interview with Newsday, Saylor revealed that she visits her grandmother often and is quite familiar with the so-called ‘haunted house.’
10. A Passion for Rock Climbing
When she’s not acting, Saylor loves to spend time in nature and is an avid rock climber. In addition to rock climbing, she enjoys riding her bike around Brooklyn for exercise and fun.
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