How do you like the seasons of Trailer Park Boys? It’s been 20 years since it first came on Canadian television. With a well-managed story plot and diverse kinds of characters it became immensely popular among the audiences.
The character Sarah from Trailer Park Boys needs no introduction. She manages to grab the limelight during important plots in the storyline and that is no mean feat to do that in TPB!
Created by Mike Clattenburg, this Canadian mockumentary television series tells the story of three ex-convicts-Ricky, Julian, Bubbles.
They are the residents at fictional Sunnyvale Trailer Park. It depicts how the three attempt several crimes to earn their livelihood and spend most of their time in jail.
The story progresses with the seasons and all along the misadventures reach new uncanny heights.
In case you are focussing on the critical discussions on Netflix episodes there might be some mixed emotions but the character in general provides impactful moments.
And even though there are several prominent characters in the show, Sarah impresses on several occasions.
Here, in this article, we will discuss how her plots helped develop the show’s story. Also, we will get into the real-life details of the lady who played the much-acclaimed role of Sarah. Stick to the end of our discussion to know some interesting facts about the popular actress!
The Character Sarah From Trailer Park Boys
Season 8 Behind the scenes..!
Lucy is a popular female character in the show who happens to be the mother of Trinity, Ricky’s daughter.
Sarah is Lucy’s friend who started living with Lucy after Ricky’s first imprisonment. Although the living arrangement is often depicted as the best friend scenario, sometimes it hints at something beyond that.
While entering Season 2, Sarah started dating Ricky. However, at the end of season 2, they drifted apart. Their relationship didn’t last after that season.
In season 4, Sarah was seen to adopt Cory and Trevor, who used to idolize Ricky and Julian and became the prey of their unfulfilled plans. Sarah wanted to protect them from being involved with the duo Ricky and Julian. It is still not sure whether they were involved in sexual relationships, or it was just emotional connections.
If you complete the other seasons and reach season 7, you will experience a new twist in the story. In the 10th episode of the season, Sarah said that she and Jacob Collins had fallen in love.
The performance of Sarah in this episode, named “A Shit River Runs through It”, is appreciated by fans. They are overwhelmed with her appealing gestures and firm attitude to grasp attention. However, they are not seen together in later seasons.
Well, the character Sarah is also not devoid of any criminal activity. Sarah took part in small criminal activities, but she didn’t risk being involved in large-scale criminal operations. Under the disguise of hair salon run by Lucy and her, she used to launder money from Julian’s illegal activities. Later, when Cory and Trevor illegally sold bootleg DVDs and loose cigarettes, she became a part-owner of it.
In Season 7, she also tried hands in luggage-stealing-ring. In that game, her partners were Lucy, Tyrone, and J-Roc. And in this season, she got caught and went to jail for stealing luggage. Well, the other three partners also accompanied her on the journey to prison.
In the following seasons, she went to jail again, and the other two characters named Donna and Barb Lahey. However, fans often find her bold and beautiful. Many of them appreciated the way she deals with the businesses.
Sarah Dunsworth- Real Life, Biography and Achievements
( Sarah vs Ricky ! )
How many times did you come across sroles where the real-life name and the character’s name is the same? The TPB series lends a bit of immortality to her character which she definitely plays with ease. Sarah Elizabeth Dunsworth-Nickerson was born on 25th January, 1976 in Nova Scotia and her Canadian upbringing provides exactly the flavor that her character requires
She is a popular Canadian actress who played diverse roles in various movies and shorts. Her performance in the Trailer Park Boys grabbed the attention of the audience. Alongside this, she appeared in Beefcake and two famous shorts- Treevenge and The Bridge.
Nonetheless, her talent is not confined to acting only. While pursuing her acting career, she also works as a costume designer. She worked on the project of Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) and Trailer Park Boys. Moreover, she tried her hands at production design, casting, etc.
She got married to Ben Nickerson on 13th May 2017. Moving towards her accomplishments in life, she won the Gemini Award for the Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (Trailer Park Boys, 2001) in 2005.
Also, she was nominated for DGC Team Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Television Series. The series for which she was nominated was Comedy Blackfly (2001). In 2015, she was nominated for the Canadian Screen Awards for the Achievement in Costume Design. The nomination was based on her performance in Trailer Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It (2014).
Recently, in 2021, while sharing their views on the show Trailer Park Boys, all of the cast were overwhelmed. Sarah was also no different. In an interview with CBC News, Sarah Dunsworth Nickerson said that Robb Wells and J.P. Tremblay somehow managed to make up their characters while being silly during the show.
Mike expressed his views that he would teach both of them how to act. However, some people blamed the show for making fun of people with certain conditions. But as Sarah said, “For me, it was never about that, it was always just sort of cherishing and kind of honoring these characters.”
Well, for net worth, there are different opinions. While some source says that it is $800k some mentions it as $500k. However, considering various ideas, we can estimate it in between $700k to $1 million. Her salary as an actress is not known yet. But, as per the trusted sources, she earns nearly $10k to $70k as a costume designer.
9 Interesting Facts about Sarah Dunsworth
- She is the daughter of John Dunsworth, who played the role of Jim Lahey
- She was the costume designer of the show Hobo with a Shotgun (2011), where her sister Molly Dunsworth played a role.
- Her sister named Zoe Dunsworth works as a casting director.
- Along with her career in the entertainment industry, she runs a small business of hand-painted mason jars
- Sarah and her husband had been in a relationship for a long time before their marriage on 13th of May, 2017.
- She is known for the tattoos on her body. Also, red hair and green eyes are noteworthy trademarks.
- Sarah shares a very strong bond with her two step children-Mary and Ela.
- With her husband, she rears two dogs, namely Sam and Frankie.
- She is vocal about multiple alarming issues in society.
As we all are eagerly waiting for the new seasons, watching some of the old episodes makes the waiting time pass just a bit easier. Plan a weekend based on TPB movies and find out how staying indoors can be fun too!