Sally Field American Actress Born 1946 in Pasadena
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Biography
Sally Field, born 6 November 1946 in Pasadena, is an American actress. She is currently 79 years old. Among the titles she is known for are A Century of Cinema (1994) and Brothers & Sisters (2006).
She appears in Gidget (1965), the earliest title among her listed credits. She has 44 films and 8 TV series on record from 1965 to 2026. Roles on record include Aunt May in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and Sister Bertrille in The Flying Nun (1967). Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) is the newest entry in her credits. The records also name her as director on Beautiful and The Christmas Tree.
The records name Mrs among her notable work.
The records list 14 awards won and 4 nominations for her. She won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie in 1977 for Sybil, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie in 2026 for Remarkably Bright Creatures.
Filmography
52 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Film | |
| 2023 | 80 for Brady | Film | |
| 2022 | Spoiler Alert | Film | |
| 2022–2023 | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | TV series | |
| 2020– | Dispatches From Elsewhere | TV series | |
| 2018 | Maniac | TV series | |
| 2015 | Hello, My Name Is Doris | Film | |
| 2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Aunt May | Film |
| 2012 | Lincoln | Mary Todd Lincoln, First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln | Film |
| 2012 | The Amazing Spider-Man | Aunt May | Film |
| 2007 | The Man Who Shot Chinatown | Film | |
| 2006–2011 | Brothers & Sisters | Nora Walker | TV series |
| 2006 | Two Weeks | Film | |
| 2003 | Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde | Film | |
| 2001 | Say It Isn't So | Film |
Show all 52 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Beautiful | Director | Film |
| 2000 | David Copperfield | Film | |
| 2000 | Where the Heart Is | Film | |
| 1999 | A Cooler Climate | Film | |
| 1996 | Eye for an Eye | Film | |
| 1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | Film | |
| 1996 | The Christmas Tree | Director | Film |
| 1995– | A Woman of Independent Means | TV series | |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | Film | |
| 1994 | Forrest Gump | Mrs. Gump | Film |
| 1993 | Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey | Film | |
| 1993 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Film | |
| 1991 | Not Without My Daughter | Film | |
| 1991 | Soapdish | Film | |
| 1989 | Steel Magnolias | Film | |
| 1988 | Punchline | Film | |
| 1987 | Surrender | Film | |
| 1985 | Murphy's Romance | Film | |
| 1984 | Places in the Heart | Film | |
| 1982 | Kiss Me Goodbye | Film | |
| 1981 | Absence of Malice | Film | |
| 1981 | Back Roads | Film | |
| 1980 | Smokey and the Bandit II | Film | |
| 1979 | Beyond the Poseidon Adventure | Film | |
| 1979 | Norma Rae | Film | |
| 1978 | Hooper | Film | |
| 1978 | The End | Film | |
| 1977 | Heroes | Film | |
| 1977 | Smokey and the Bandit | Film | |
| 1976 | Stay Hungry | Film | |
| 1973– | The Girl with Something Extra | TV series | |
| 1973 | The Long Goodbye | Film | |
| 1971 | Maybe I'll Come Home in the Spring | Film | |
| 1967– | The Flying Nun | Sister Bertrille | TV series |
| 1967 | The Way West | Film | |
| 1965– | Gidget | TV series | |
| Hitched | Film |
Awards and nominations
14 won, 4 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Won |
| 2023 | SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2019 | Kennedy Center Honors | Won | |
| 2014 | National Medal of Arts | Won | |
| 2014 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Brothers & Sisters | Won |
| 2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Brothers & Sisters | Won |
| 2001 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | ER | Won |
| 1986 | Crystal Award | Won | |
| 1986 | Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year | Won | |
| 1985 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Places in the Heart | Won |
| 1980 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Norma Rae | Won |
| 1977 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Sybil | Won |
| Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Won | ||
| 2013 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Lincoln | Nominated |
Show all 18 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress | Not Without My Daughter | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Places in the Heart | Nominated |
| 1980 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Norma Rae | Nominated |
Personal life
She is the mother of Eli Craig and Peter Craig. Education on record includes Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Birmingham High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Sally Field?
Sally Field is 79 years old, born on 6 November 1946 in Pasadena.
What is Sally Field known for?
Sally Field is known for playing Nora Walker in Brothers & Sisters (2006).
What is Sally Field’s nationality?
Sally Field is American, born in Pasadena.
Has Sally Field won any awards?
Yes. 14 awards are on record, including Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2026) for Remarkably Bright Creatures.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q187033), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Kevin Paul · CC BY 4.0
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