Sarah Bock (born August 15, 2006) is an American actress. She is best known for her role in the

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sci-fi series ''Severance'' as Miss Huang.

Early life and education

Bock was born on August 15, 2006 and grew up in

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and moved to Cary when she was eight. She attended

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and graduated in the class of 2024. Through middle and high school, Bock got more involved in professional acting; a trip to

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to see ''Matilda the Musical'' on

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at the age of 12 had inspired her to become an actress. Bock is currently a student at

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as a double major in psychology and drama, with a concentration in theater.

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, an '08 alum of Northwestern University who portrays Helly R. in ''Severance'', encouraged her to attend.

Career

Bock began acting at age five when her mother signed her up for a ''Winnie the Pooh'' musical at a children's theater. At the age of 12, she professionally debuted in the

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production of ''Annie'' in 2019. Additionally, she sang a new rendition of "

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" after getting cast as a voice actor for the Pinkfong Company. During her first year at Northwestern University, Bock starred in a community performance of ''

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''. She has also appeared in the

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film ''Bruiser''. In addition to acting, Bock also sings and dances. In January 2025, Bock, at the age of 18, was introduced in ''Severance'''s second season as Miss Huang. Bock had auditioned for the role in 2022 when she was 15. Of her acting performance in the show thus far, executive producer and director

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stated: "This wonderful young actress came in and auditioned, and I was just blown away by her. She's got such poise and such intelligence and such sensitivity, and yet also has the ability to put forth this imposing facade, too. She's just been a gift to the show. I love her."

Filmography

Television

Film

Theater

References

External links

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