Sara Watkins
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.
Acting
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
2014
Movie
Jackson Browne with Special Guest Sara Watkins Live
as Herself - Fiddle
2012
Movie
How to Grow a Band
as Self
2012
Movie
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
as Self
2016
Movie
Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour Live
as Self
2024
Movie
The Porchlight Sessions
as Self
2017
Movie
Revival: The Sam Bush Story
as Self
2015
Movie
Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine
as Self
2020
Movie
Jackson Browne: I'll Do Anything - Live In Concert
2013