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Sarah Paulson

PersonBorn Dec 17, 1974 (age 51)Tampa, Florida, USA

American actress

Person Rank
May 21, 2026
#1,162
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 21, 2026
3.5
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Sarah Paulson

Sarah Catharine Paulson is an American actress known for her versatile performances in film and television. Born on December 17, 1974, she has received critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout her career. Paulson first gained recognition for her roles in television series such as 'American Gothic' and 'Jack & Jill.' She has also showcased her talent on the big screen with notable appearances in films like 'What Women Want,' 'Down with Love,' and 'The Spirit.' On Broadway, she has impressed audiences with her performances in Tennessee Williams' 'The Glass Menagerie' and Donald Margulies's 'Collected Stories.' However, it is her collaboration with filmmaker Ryan Murphy in the anthology series 'American Horror Story' that has catapulted her to stardom. With her remarkable talent and influential presence, Sarah Paulson continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Rank#1,162
Buzz Score3.5
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Known ForActing
Birthday1974
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Daily update · May 21, 2026

Sarah Paulson ranks #1,162 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 3.5. Sarah Paulson peaked at #415 of all time (Sep 18 - Oct 17, 2020). Sarah Paulson ranks #604 over the past 365 days.

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Sarah Paulson

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 21, 2026

Overall popularity
#1,162
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
50.9
#415Overall rank
Sep 18 - Oct 17, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
5.8
#604Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Sarah Paulson Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Sarah Paulson Top TV Shows
Sarah Paulson's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 3 ep · 2015 – 2026
24.1
2
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Young Ellis Grey · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
6.2
3
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
5.2
4
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Anne Gillette · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
5.2
5
The Bear
The Bear
Cousin Michelle · 2 ep · 2022 – Present
5.1
6
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Cordelia Goode / Wilhemina Venable / Billie Dean Howard · 23 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
7
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Audrey Tindall / Lana Winters · 10 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
8
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Bette Tattler / Dot Tattler · 13 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
9
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Tuberculosis Karen / Mamie Eisenhower · 10 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
10
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Sally McKenna / Billie Dean Howard · 12 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
11
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Lana Winters · 13 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
12
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Ally Mayfair-Richards / Susan Atkins · 11 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
13
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Billie Dean Howard · 4 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
14
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Tuberculosis Karen / Mamie Eisenhower · 10 ep · 2011 – Present
4.5
15
Family Guy
Family Guy
Sarah Paulson / Marcia Clark / Costumed Woman (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
16
Law & Order
Law & Order
Maggie Conner · 1 ep · 1990 – Present
3.4
17
Deadwood
Deadwood
Alice Isringhausen · 12 ep · 2004 – 2006
3.1
18
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1993 – 2015
2.9
19
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Lydia Lindquist · 1 ep · 2004 – 2012
2.4
20
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 – Present
1.6
21
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 3 ep · 2014 – Present
1.6
22
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
1.6
23
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 2003 – Present
1.6
24
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Therapist · 1 ep · 2024 – Present
0.9
25
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 – Present
0.9
26
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 5 ep · 2014 – Present
0.9
27
Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Agatha Ripp · 1 ep · 2003 – 2010
0.7
28
All's Fair
All's Fair
Carrington Lane · 9 ep · 2025 – Present
0.6
29
American Crime Story
American Crime Story
Marcia Clark · 10 ep · 2016 – 2021
0.6
30
American Crime Story
American Crime Story
Linda Tripp · 10 ep · 2016 – 2021
0.6
31
Conan
Conan
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2010 – 2021
0.6
32
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 1 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.5
33
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 – Present
0.4
34
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1988 – Present
0.4
35
Ratched
Ratched
Mildred Ratched · 8 ep · 2020
0.4
36
FEUD
FEUD
Geraldine Page · 1 ep · 2017 – 2024
0.3
37
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 10 ep · 2009 – Present
0.3
38
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Self · 3 ep · 2007 – Present
0.3
39
Mrs. America
Mrs. America
Alice · 9 ep · 2020
0.3
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