Sadie Sink
Biography
Sadie Elizabeth Sink, born on April 16, 2002, is a talented American actress recognized for her dynamic performances across stage and screen. She launched her acting career in theater, taking on the lead role of Annie in the beloved musical from 2012 to 2014. Her Broadway credentials were further solidified when she portrayed a young Elizabeth II in the acclaimed play The Audience in 2015.
Sink's film career took off in 2016 with her debut in the biographical sports drama Chuck. However, it was her role as Max Mayfield in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things, which ran from 2017 to 2025, that truly marked her ascent in the industry. Her portrayal in the fourth season garnered her widespread critical acclaim.
In 2021, she showcased her versatility by appearing in the horror film trilogy Fear Street and taking the lead in Taylor Swift's short film All Too Well. Her performance in Darren Aronofsky's psychological drama The Whale (2022) further showcased her range, earning her a nomination for a Critics' Choice Movie Award.
In 2025, Sink made a triumphant return to Broadway in the play John Proctor Is the Villain, where her performance earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, making her the second youngest actress to achieve this honor.
Filmography
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Fear Street: 1978
2021 • Ziggy Berman
Fear Street: 1666
2021
The Whale
2022 • Ellie
A Sacrifice
2024 • Mazzy
Dear Zoe
2022 • Tess DeNunzio
Eli
2019 • Haley
The Glass Castle
2017 • Lori Walls (Age 12)
Dominion (2018)
2018 • Narrator (voice)
O'Dessa
2025 • O'Dessa Galloway
Beyond Stranger Things
2017 • Self
American Odyssey
2015 • Suzanne Ballard