Sara Watkins
Biography
Sara Ullrika Watkins (born June 8, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and fiddler. Watkins debuted in 1989 as fiddler and founding member of the progressive bluegrass group Nickel Creek along with her brother Sean and mandolinist Chris Thile. In addition to singing and fiddling, Watkins also plays the ukulele and the guitar, and also played percussion while touring with the Decemberists. With Nickel Creek, Watkins released five studio albums, one compilation album, and seven singles. During the band's seven-year hiatus, Watkins released three solo albums: Sara Watkins and Sun Midnight Sun on Nonesuch Records and Young in All the Wrong Ways on New West Records.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Self
A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time Americana Awards winner, Emmylou Harris. Recorded at the famous DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. January 10, 2015.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
A tribute to the life and music of John Prine featuring family and friends sharing memories and songs while raising money for several charitable organizations.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
The Kacey Musgraves Deeper Well World Tour, Filmed live at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA and featuring special guests Father John Misty and Nickel Creek.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Herself - Fiddle
The legendary Jackson Browne gives an intimate acoustic performance featuring songs from his entire body of work at the historic Paramount Theater, while singer-songwriter and fiddle player Sara Watkins opens the concert as a special guest.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Self
Heralded as one of the most influential musicians in the modern era, Sam Bush pioneered a new genre of music, inspired some of today's most successful commercial acts, yet he remains the music world's best-kept secret.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Self
Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, has gone on hiatus. But Thile, a prodigy who has defied expectations since he picked up the mandolin at age five, has a plan.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
A rare look at the inventiveness of the human spirit through reimagining the history of Bluegrass Music from Bill Monroe to today's musicians.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Filmed November 14, 2012 at the Paramount Theater, Denver, Colorado, Jackson Browne’s "I’ll Do Anything - Live in Concert" includes seventeen performances and features his longtime band mates Fritz Lewak and Val McCallum, along with Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins and Tyler Chester