Sarah Catharine Paulson (born December 17, 1974) is an American actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2017, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.Born in Tampa, Florida, Paulson was raised there and later in New York City following her parents' divorce. She began her acting career afte...