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Sally Kirkland Biography

Birth Name:Sally Kirkland

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Casting director

Fast Facts

  • Founded the Kirkland Institute for Implant Survival Syndrome in 1998 to offer support for those harmed by surgical implants
  • Raised in Philadelphia, her mother was a fashion editor for both Vogue and LIFE magazines
  • Began her stage career in an off-Broadway productions in 1962 and eventually came to prominence for the 1969 film, "Coming Apart"
  • Lifetime member of The Actors Studio
  • Godmother is actress Shelley Winters
  • Ordained minister in the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness

Awards

  • 1987LAFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1988Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1988Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: winner
  • 1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Serial: winner
  • 2003DVD Premiere Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2019Action on Film Award-Best Science Fiction - Short: nominated
  • 2019Action on Film Award-Best Political Statement - Short: nominated
  • 2019Festival Award-Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2019Festival Award-Best Drama Short: nominated
  • 2019Festival Award-Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy: winner
  • 2019Summer Award-Best Short Film: nominated
  • 2019Summer Award-Best Sci-Fi: nominated
  • 2019Festival Prize-Special Acting Achievement Award: winner
  • 2020Best Ensemble Cast-Best Ensemble Cast - Feature Film: winner
  • 2022FilmQuest Cthulhu-Best Ensemble Cast - Feature: nominated
  • 2022February Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
  • 2022Outstanding Acting Performance-Best Actress: winner
  • 2024Award of Excellence-Actress: Leading: winner
  • 2024Award of Merit Special Mention-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2024Lifetime Achievement Award-: winner
  • 2024Award of Excellence-Actress: Leading: winner
  • 2024Best Actress-Feature Film - June: winner
  • 2024Acting Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2024Santa Monica Film Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2024Best Actress-Feature Film: winner