Morgan Saylor

Morgan Frances Saylor was born in 1994 in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She developed an early interest in acting, participating in local and regional theater productions. Before her breakthrough in television, Saylor showcased her talent in film, including a voice-over role as young Meadow in HBO’s “The Sopranos” in 2006, and appearances in “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” (2009) and “Father of Invention” (2010). She attended public high school while balancing early acting roles.

Saylor gained significant recognition for her role as Dana Brody in Showtime’s acclaimed series “Homeland,” a role she played from 2011 to 2013 across 36 episodes. After the series, she moved to New York City and continued to build her career in both theater and film. Her stage debut was in 2014 at the Manhattan Theatre Club in “When We Were Young and Unafraid,” originating the role of Penny. On the film front, she starred alongside Kevin Costner in Disney’s “McFarland, USA” (2015) and received critical praise for her portrayal of Leah in the 2016 Sundance-breakout film “White Girl.” Her career progression continued with roles in “Novitiate” (2017) and “Blow the Man Down” (2019), released by Amazon Studios, and “You Mean Everything to Me” (2021).

Beyond her acting career, Morgan Saylor pursued higher education, initially studying mathematics at the University of Chicago starting in 2017. She later transferred to Columbia University, where she graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing. Saylor is also a nationally ranked rock climber. Her varied interests and commitment to her craft reflect a dedicated and versatile professional.