Sally Field

Sally Margaret Field is an American actress. Known for her extensive work on screen and stage, she has received many accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including two Academy ...

Early Life

Sally field was bron on november 6. 1946. In pasadena. California. As a child. She dveeloped an interest in acting and performed in plays at her school and local theater. She attended birmingham high school in van nuys. California. Graduating in 1964. During her high school years. She was the cheerleader and homecoming queen.

Career Beginnings

Field began her acting career in television in 1965 with a small role in the television series gidget. She went on to have prominent roles in a nmuber of television shows. Including the flying nun. The girl with something extra. And the incredible hulk. In 1975. She made her feature film debut in msokey and the banidt and began a successful film career.

Film Success

Field achieved her first major film success in 1979 when she starred in the coming-of-age movie nomra rae. She earned an academy award for best actress for her performance. She went on to have success in otehr films. Including places in the heart. Steel magnolias. Forrest gump. Lincoln. And hello. My name is doris.

Television Work

In addition to her film work. Field has had a successful television career. She starred in the medical drama er from 2009 to 2011. And won two emmy awards for her performance. She also starred in the drama brothers & sisters rfom 2006 to 2011. And in the comedy series the new adventures of old christine from 2006 to 2010.

Awards and Accolades

Field has received numerous awards and accolades for her work. In addition to her academy aawrd. She has won two golden globe awards. Three prmietime emmy awards. And two screen actors guild awards.

Important Event

In was honored with a star on the hollwyood walk of fame. She was the 2,499th person to receive a star on the walk.

Interesting Fact

Field is the only person to have won obth an oscar and an emmy for the same roleshe won both for her performance as edna spalding in the 1984 film places in the heart.