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Sandra Bullock Biography

Birth Name:

Sandra Annette Bullock

Birth Place:

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Profession

Actor, producer

Fast Facts

Her mother was a German opera singer; her father an American voice coach
As a child, used to perform on stage as an extra with her mother
Lived in Vienna, Austria; Nuremburg, Germany; and Arlington, VA, when she was younger
Fluent in German
Wrote and performed her own song "Heaven Knocking On My Door" in 1993's The Thing Called Love
In 1997, wrote, produced, directed and costarred in (opposite then-boyfriend, Matthew McConaughey) a short film called Making Sandwiches
Founded the production company, Fortis Films, which produced the sitcom George Lopez, as well as many other films
In 2004, was Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Opened the Austin restaurant Bess Bistro in 2006 and Walton's Fancy and Staple, which is a hybrid deli, café, bakery and event-planning service, in 2009
Named People magazine's World's Most Beautiful Woman in 2015

2014Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actress in an Action Movie: winner
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2014People's Choice Awards-Favorite Movie Duo: winner
2014BAFTA Film Awards-Best Leading Actress: nominated
2014Irish Film & Television Awards-Best International Actress: nominated
2014Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actress: nominated
2014Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actress in a Comedy: nominated
2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2013Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2010Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actress: winner
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
2009Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: winner
2009Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
2006Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated