Sara West

Career overview

Sara West is an Australian actress, director, and screenwriter who is based in Sydney. She began her career appearing in short films and television roles. Her professional background includes work with various Australian theatre companies, such as the Malthouse Theatre, Griffin Theatre Company, and the Belvoir Theatre, where she participated in a London tour of The Wild Duck directed by Simon Stone. She also performed in the production Ugly Mugs, which was directed by Marion Potts.

In television, West gained recognition for her portrayal of Liza Minnelli in the series Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door, a role that earned her a nomination for a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer. Her broader film and television credits include appearances in Bad Girl, Awoken, One Eyed Girl, The Daughter, Five Blind Dates, Nursery Rhymes, Don't Tell, Ash vs Evil Dead, and Neighbours. Beyond her acting work, West has contributed to productions in various capacities, including writing, costume design, assistant editing, and production design. Raised in the Murray River area of South Australia, she pursued acting after being encouraged by her mother to enroll in drama classes as a teenager. She currently holds 23 known credits as an actor.