Sandra Oh
Actress, Killing Eve, Grey's Anatomy, Emmy nominee
Sandra Miju Oh (born July 20, 1971) is a Canadian-American actress who has become one of the most prominent and critically acclaimed performers in contemporary television. Born in Nepean, Ontario, to Korean immigrant parents, Oh studied at the National Theatre School of Canada before building a distinguished career across film, television, and theatre. She achieved widespread recognition through her role as Dr. Cristina Yang on the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" (2005-2014), becoming one of television's most beloved characters and earning multiple Emmy nominations. Following Grey's Anatomy, Oh demonstrated her dramatic range through the psychological thriller series "Killing Eve" (2018-2022), where she portrayed MI6 agent Eve Polastri opposite Jodie Comer's psychopathic antagonist. Her performance in Killing Eve earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, with critics praising her ability to convey psychological complexity and vulnerability. Beyond her television work, Oh has appeared in acclaimed films and continues to pursue diverse roles challenging stereotypes and expanding representation of Asian-American performers in leading roles. She has become an influential advocate for diversity in entertainment, speaking publicly about her experiences and using her platform to promote inclusion. Oh's career represents a watershed moment in television, demonstrating that leading roles need not be limited by ethnicity or traditional casting conventions.
Sandra Bullock
Actress, Speed, Gravity, Academy Award winner
Sandra Tsing Loh
Author, essayist, NPR commentator, humorist
Sandra Bernhard
Comedian, performance artist, Roseanne actress
Sandra Cisneros
The House on Mango Street author, Chicana literature pioneer
Sandra Boynton
Children's author-illustrator, Hippos Go Berserk
Sandra Dee
Actress, Grease, 1950s-60s films
Sandra Milo
Actress, Federico Fellini collaborations, 8½
Sandra Day O'Connor
First female Supreme Court Justice, legal pioneer
Entertainment
Canadian-American
1971
Thinking about the name
Sandra
Greek origin
“Derived from the Greek Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men,' Sandra became a standalone classic name in the 20th century. It rose to prominence in the 1940s-1960s as a symbol of accessible femininity and strength, borne by notable women in arts, athletics, and law. The name balances classic elegance with everyday approachability, making it enduringly popular across generations.”