Question: What American actress, born December 17, 1974, starred in the anthology television series "American Horror Story"?
Context: "Orphans" is the tenth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on December 17, 2014 on the cable network FX.  It was written by James Wong and directed by Bradley Buecker. "Pink Cupcakes" is the fifth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on November 5, 2014 on the cable network FX.  It was written by Jessica Sharzer and directed by Michael Uppendahl.  In this episode, Stanley (Denis O'Hare) and Elsa (Jessica Lange) have their own ideas on getting rid of Bette and Dot (Sarah Paulson) as Dandy (Finn Wittrock) finds his first victim. Sarah Catharine Paulson (born December 17, 1974) is an American actress.  After beginning her acting career on stage, she starred in the 1990s television series "American Gothic" (1995–96) and "Jack & Jill" (1999–2001).  Paulson later appeared in comedy films such as "What Women Want" (2000) and "Down with Love" (2003), and had dramatic roles in films such as "Path to War" (2002) and "The Notorious Bettie Page" (2005).  From 2006 to 2007, Paulson played the role of Harriet Hayes in the NBC comedy-drama series "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip", for which she received her first Golden Globe Award nomination.  In 2008, she starred as Ellen Dolan in the superhero noir film "The Spirit". American Horror Story: Asylum is the second season of the American FX horror television series "American Horror Story," created by Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy.  It originally aired from October 17, 2012 to January 23, 2013.  The premise of the second season marked a departure from that of the series' , featuring all new characters and a new location, thus marking "American Horror Story" as an anthology series at the time. American Horror Story: Roanoke is the sixth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story".  It premiered on September 14, 2016, marking the first time the series has debuted outside of October, and concluded on November 16, 2016. American Horror Story: Hotel is the fifth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story".  It premiered on October 7, 2015, and concluded January 13, 2016.  The series was renewed in October 2014, with the subtitle "Hotel" being announced in February 2015.  "Hotel" marks the first season to not feature series mainstays Jessica Lange and Frances Conroy.  Returning cast from previous seasons of the series include: Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Denis O'Hare, Lily Rabe, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Chloë Sevigny, Finn Wittrock, Wes Bentley, Gabourey Sidibe, Mare Winningham, Matt Bomer, Christine Estabrook, Matt Ross, John Carroll Lynch, and Anthony Ruivivar, along with new cast members Lady Gaga and Cheyenne Jackson.  Breaking from the anthological format, like "", the season is interconnected to the and seasons, and features an appearance by the Murder House, its original owner Dr. Charles Montgomery (Ross), its realtor Marcy (Estabrook), and the psychic Billie Dean Howard (Paulson), as well as the appearance of the witch Queenie (Sidibe). American Horror Story: Murder House (originally titled as American Horror Story) is the first season of the FX television series "American Horror Story", aired between October 5, 2011, through December 21, 2011.  The season was produced by 20th Century Fox Television, and the executive producers were Dante Di Loreto and series creators Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy. American Horror Story: Coven is the third season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story".  It premiered on October 9, 2013, and concluded on January 29, 2014.  The season takes place in 2013, in New Orleans, and follows a Coven of Salem witches as they fight for survival.  It also features flashbacks to the 1830s, 1910s, 1960s and 1970s. American Horror Story: Freak Show is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story".  It premiered on October 8, 2014 and concluded on January 21, 2015.  The season is mainly set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, telling the story of one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States, and their struggle for survival. American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story".  The season was picked up on October 4, 2016, and premiered on September 5, 2017.  The season will consist of a total of 11 episodes.  Returning cast members from previous seasons include: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, Adina Porter, Frances Conroy, Mare Winningham, Emma Roberts, Chaz Bono, John Carroll Lynch and James Morosini, along with new cast members Billie Lourd and Alison Pill.
Answer: Sarah Paulson