Yvonne Strahovski
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1982-07-30
    • Born Place: Werrington Downs, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Also Known As:

    Yvonne Strechowski, איבון סטרהובסקי, Yvonne Strzechowski, Ιβόν Τζακελέν Στραχόβσκι, Івонн Страховскі, ایوان استراهوفسکی

Yvonne Strahovski

Yvonne Jaqueline Strzechowski (known professionally as Yvonne Strahovski) is an acclaimed Australian actress, born on July 30, 1982, in Werrington Downs, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, to Polish immigrant parents. She began acting lessons at the age of 12 and honed her craft by graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in performance from the University of Western Sydney's Theatre Nepean in 2003. After three years of professional theatre work in Australia, she moved to the United States, where she gained international recognition.Strahovski is perhaps best known for her captivating performances in several high-profile television series. Her breakout role was as CIA Agent Sarah Walker in the action-comedy Chuck (2007–2012). She further impressed audiences with her portrayal of Hannah McKay in Dexter (2012–2013) and CIA Agent Kate Morgan in 24: Live Another Day (2014). From 2017 to 2025, she garnered significant critical acclaim, including two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, for her powerful performance as Serena Joy Waterford in Hulu's dystopian drama The Handmaid's Tale.Beyond television, Strahovski has also appeared in a variety of films, showcasing her versatility in genres ranging from action and drama to comedy. Her film credits include Killer Elite (2011), The Guilt Trip (2012), I, Frankenstein (2014), The Predator (2018), and The Tomorrow War (2021). She also lent her voice and likeness to the popular video game character Miranda Lawson in the Mass Effect series. In her personal life, Yvonne Strahovski married actor Tim Loden in 2017, and they have three sons, born in 2018, 2021, and 2023.

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