Actress Sarah Rafferty chats about CT roots
After her star turn in the smart, sexy legal drama “Suits,” fans wondered where Sarah Rafferty would shine next. Roles soon followed in “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Chicago Med.” Now, the Greenwich native is bringing life to a new character, veterinarian Katherine Walter, in a heartwarming coming-ofage story. “My Life with the Walter Boys,” debuting Dec. 7, follows Manhattan teen Jackie Howard, who loses her family in a tragedy and moves to Colorado to be with her guardian — her mother’s best friend, Katherine. Already raising 10 kids on a ranch with her husband, Katherine is determined to be there for everyone.We caught up with Rafferty, a Yale-trained actress and married mother of two who recently said she’d happily play her “Suits” character again if the opportunity arises (a spinoff is reportedly in development). She shared more about her new series and how her family and education influenced her career, including TV, stage and film. (This interview has been condensed for length.)
What was your life like as a child in Greenwich?
It was beautiful. I’m the youngest of four girls. I grew up in Riverside. We used to love riding our bikes down to Tod’s Point, a very special place for us. Whenever I’m home at Christmas, I take my kids with my mom to the Holly Grove. My mom was an English teacher for 30 years. She was head of the English department at Sacred Heart private school and we love poetry, so we usually take a book of poetry by Mary Oliver and have my mom read to us. We read poetry and walk around the beach.
How did your parents cultivate your passion for the arts? At least once a year, my parents would take us to a