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Poppy Montgomery Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on July 20, 2026: By Antony Gachie

Poppy Montgomery is an Australian actor best known for playing Samantha Spade in Without a Trace.

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Best Known For:The television show Without a Trace
Breakthrough:Gained international recognition starring as FBI agent Samantha Spade in the hit CBS television series Without a Trace

10 Quick Facts About Poppy Montgomery

  • Full Name: Poppy Montgomery
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Without a Trace
  • Date of Birth: June 15, 1972
  • Age: 54 years old
  • Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Shawn Sanford
  • Popular As: Poppy Petal Emma Donahue
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Poppy Montgomery Age

Poppy Montgomery is 54 years old. She was born on June 15, 1972, and her zodiac sign is Gemini.

Poppy Montgomery Height

Poppy Montgomery stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.

Career & Work

Poppy Montgomery's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Television and Film.

Organization: Television and Film
Role: Actor
Period: 1994–Present
Details: United States · Television actress known for Without a Trace and Unforgettable

Rise to Fame

Poppy Montgomery rose to prominence for her role on the television show Without a Trace.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Without a Trace and Unforgettable.

  • TV Show: Without a Trace (Samantha Spade, 2002-2009) — Main cast role across 7 seasons
  • TV Show: Unforgettable (Carrie Wells, 2011-2016) — Lead protagonist role

Poppy Montgomery Family & Relationships

Poppy Montgomery is married to Shawn Sanford. She has 2 children, Jackson Phillip and Violet Grace.

  • Father: Nicola Donahue
  • Mother: Phil Donahue
  • Siblings:
    • Rosie Donahue
    • Daisy Donahue
    • Lily Donahue
    • Marigold Donahue
    • Jethro Donahue
  • Children:
    • Jackson Phillip (2007)
    • Violet Grace (2013)

Lesser Known Facts

  • Ran away from home at age 16 to travel around Bali with her boyfriend before moving to the United States to pursue acting.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Poppy Montgomery
  • Popular As: Poppy Petal Emma Donahue
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: June 15, 1972
  • Age: 54
  • Birthday: June 15
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 8 in
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Nicola Donahue
  • Mother: Phil Donahue
  • Siblings: 5 siblings
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Shawn Sanford

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work

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  • Shawn Sanford (Spouse • Husband)

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