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Mia Sara

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name Mia Sarapochiello[2]
Born June 19, 1967[2]
Birth place Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA[2]
Occupation Actress[2]
Known for *Legend* (1985), *Ferris Bueller’s Day Off* (1986), *Timecop* (1994)[3]

Mia Sara is an American actress, born Mia Sarapochiello, known for roles in *Legend* (1985), *Ferris Bueller’s Day Off* (1986), and *Timecop* (1994). [2] [3] [4]

Context

Mia Sara began her career with a role in *All My Children* in 1983 [1]. She gained recognition for her performances in *Legend* (1985) and *Ferris Bueller’s Day Off* (1986) [3]. Her work in *Timecop* (1994) earned her a Saturn Award [4]. She married Jason Connery in 1996; they had a son, Dashiell Quinn Connery, born in June 1997, and divorced in 2002 [3]. She later married Brian Henson, and they had a daughter, Amelia Jane Henson, born in 2005 [3].

Documented claims

  • Mia Sara won a Saturn Award for her role in *Timecop* (1994). [4]
  • She appeared in *All My Children* in 1983. [1]
  • She married Jason Connery in 1996 and later married Brian Henson. [3]

Questions and answers

How old was Mia Sara in Ferris Bueller?

Mia Sara was born on June 19, 1967, and *Ferris Bueller’s Day Off* was released in 1986, making her 18 or 19 during filming and release [2] [3].

Is Mia Sara related to Sean Connery?

No, Mia Sara is not related to Sean Connery. She was married to Jason Connery, Sean Connery’s son, from 1996 to 2002 [3].

What ethnicity is Mia Sara?

Mia Sara’s ethnicity is not stated in the available sources [2].

Sources

  1. Mia Sara - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. MIA SARA BIOGRAFIE - FAKTEN, KINDHEIT, FAMILIE & LEISTUNGEN DER SCHAUSPIELERIN - FILMTHEATER-PERSÖNLICHKEITEN — celeb-true.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Mia Sara Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards — tvguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Mia Sara Biography | Pantheon — pantheon.world (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People