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Birth Name:
Sally Margaret Field
Birth Place:
Pasadena, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
11/06/1946, Scorpio
Profession:
Actor; producer; director; writer
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Sally Field Fast Facts:
High-school classmates included financier Michael Milken and Hollywood super-agent Michael Ovitz, who represented her for a time.
In 1964 straight out of high school, she enrolled in an acting workshop. During her first week, a Screen Gems casting director spotted her and she was quickly signed to star in
Gidget
.
Earned $500 an episode for
Gidget
.
Became pregnant during the last season of
The Flying Nun
, but hid her growing belly beneath the habit and behind books.
Reportedly took her role in 1977's
Smokey and the Bandit
in order to broaden her appeal and ended up falling in love with its director/star, Burt Reynolds.
Made one of the more memorable — and often misquoted — Oscar speeches when accepting her second Best Actress award for her work in 1984's
Places in the Heart
: "I haven't had an orthodox career and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me. Right now, you like me!"
Sally Field Relationships:
Alan Greisman - Ex-husband
Burt Reynolds - Ex-significant Other
Elijah Craig - Son
James O'Mahoney - Stepbrother
Jock Mahoney - Stepfather
Kathleen O'Mahoney - Stepsister
Maggie Mahoney - Mother
Peter Craig - Son
Princess O'Mahoney - Half Sister
Richard Dryden Field - Father
Rick Field - Brother
Samuel H. Morlan Greisman - Son
Steve Craig - Ex-husband
Sally Field Awards:
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Miniseries - Nominee
1979 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
1984 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
2007 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Winner
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special - Winner
2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
2008 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
2009 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1982 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1980 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1990 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1978 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Winner
2003 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
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