Sally Field

Birth Place: Pasadena, CA, USA

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Sally Field's career has spanned over five decades, she is a two-time Academy Award and a three-time Emmy Award winner. Sally made her Broadway debut in 2002 in Edward Albee's The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? and in 2004 received rave reviews for her role as Amanda in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie (The Kennedy Center). In 2017, she revisited the role on Broadway, directed by Sam Gold, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award. Her extensive film credits include Places in the Heart (Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actress); Norma Rae (Academy Award, Golden Globe, New York Film Critics Circle Award, National Board of Review Award, Los Angeles Film Critics Award, National Society of Film Critics honour and Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress); Lincoln (New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress); Smokey and the Bandit, Absence of Malice, Kiss Me Goodbye, Steel Magnolias, Forrest Gump, An Eye for An Eye, Mrs. Doubtfire, Soapdish, Not Without My Daughter, The End, Hooper, Stay Hungry and Hello, My Name is Doris. She starred in both Punchline and Murphy's Romance, which were produced by her Production Company, Fogwood Films. On television Sally began her career in 1964 in the series Gidget and went on the star in The Flying Nun in 1967. She has received Emmy Awards for her title role in the series Sybil and for her performance in ER. She played Nora Walker in the ABC series Brothers & Sisters from 2006 to 2011 receiving an Emmy Award, a screen Actors Guild Award and two Golden Globe nominations. In 2012, Sally was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and in 2015 she was honoured by President Obama with the National Medal of Arts. She has served on the Board of Directors of Vital Voices since 2002 and also served on the Board of The Sundance Institute from 1994 to 2010. Sally's highly anticipated memoir, In Pieces, will be published in September.

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Sally Field STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Revival at Old Vic Theatre, 2019
Kate

[Broadway]
2017 Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Amanda Wingfield

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Stevie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1923
Eliza

Pauo Pauo


Sally Field Movies

[1967]The Way West Mercy McBee

[1971]Westward the Wagon Roselle Bridgeman

[1971]Mongo's Back in Town Vikki

[1971]Maybe I'll Come Home in the Spring Denise 'Dennie' Miller

[1971]Marriage: Year One Jane Duden

[1972]Home for the Holidays Christine Morgan

[1976]Bridger Jennifer Melford

[1976]Stay Hungry Mary Tate Farnsworth

[1977]Smokey and the Bandit Carrie

[1977]Heroes Carol Bell

[1978]The End Mary Ellen

[1978]Hooper Gwen Doyle

[1979]Norma Rae Norma Rae

[1979]Behind the Scenes: Beyond the Poseidon Adventure

[1979]Beyond the Poseidon Adventure Celeste Whitman

[1980]Smokey and the Bandit Ride Again Carrie

[1981]Absence of Malice Megan Carter

[1981]All the Way Home Mary Follet

[1981]Back Roads Amy Post

[1982]Kiss Me Goodbye Kay

[1983]Prime Times

[1984]Places in the Heart Edna Spalding

[1985]Murphy's Romance Emma Moriarty

[1987]Surrender Daisy Morgan

[1988]Punchline Lilah Krytsick

[1989]Steel Magnolias M'Lynn Eatenton

[1991]Not Without My Daughter Betty Mahmoody

[1991]Soapdish Celeste Talbert

[1993]Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Sassy - Voice

[1993]Mrs. Doubtfire Miranda Hillard

[1994]Forrest Gump Mrs. Gump

[1996]The Christmas Tree

[1996]Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Sassy - Voice

[1996]Eye for an Eye Karen McCann

[1997]Merry Christmas, George Bailey Mrs. Bailey / Narrator

[1999]A Cooler Climate Iris

[2000]David Copperfield Aunt Betsey Trotwood

[2000]Where the Heart Is Mama Lil

[2000]Beautiful

[2001]Say It Isn't So Valdine Wingfield

[2002]Heart of the Festival

[2003]Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde Congresswoman Rudd

[2005]Conviction

[2006]Two Weeks Anita Bergman

[2007]Brothers & Sisters: Family Album Self / Nora Walker

[2007]Brothers & Sisters: A Family Matter Nora Walker

[2012]The Amazing Spider-Man Aunt May

[2012]Lincoln Mary Todd Lincoln

[2014]Heroes and Villains: The World of the Amazing Spider-Man

[2014]The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Aunt May

[2015]Hello, My Name Is Doris Doris

[2017]Little Evil Miss Shaylock

[2019]National Theatre Live: All My Sons Kate Keller

[2022]Spoiler Alert Marilyn

[2022]80 for Brady


Sally Field TV Shows

Occasional Wife Nancy Zogerdorfer

[ 1965-1966]Gidget Gidget

Hey, Landlord Bonnie Banner

[ 1967-1970]The Flying Nun Sister Bertrille, Elsie Ethrington

Bracken's World Jenny Marsh

Marcus Welby, M.D. Jan Wilkins, June Wilkins

[ 1971-1972]Alias Smith and Jones Clementine Hale

Night Gallery Irene Evans

[ 1973-1974]The Girl with Something Extra Sally Burton

Sybil Sybil

A Woman of Independent Means Bess Alcott Steed Garner

The Larry Sanders Show Sally Field

King of the Hill Junie Harper

From the Earth to the Moon Trudy Cooper

Murphy Brown Secretary #91, Kathleen Dubek

Private Screenings Emma Moriarty

The Court Justice Kate Nolan

[ 1994-2009]ER Maggie Wyczenski

[ 2006-2011]Brothers & Sisters Nora Walker

Maniac Dr. Greta Mantleray

Dispatches from Elsewhere Janice

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Jessie Buss

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Review: SALLY MAYES Continues Her Reign at The Green Room 42

Lovable Sally Mayes sings love songs and this and that in her 'Now and Then' series at The Green Room 42, with more shows to come in May and June. Sally Mayes entertains with ever-changing sets, chosen from material she's sung over the years. Read about her second chapter at BWW.

Photos: Inside the Oscars With Emma Stone, Michelle Yeoh & More

See new photos of Emma Stone, Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Lange, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Cillian Murphy, Jennifer Lawrence, Zendaya, Melissa McCarthy, Regina King, Michelle Yeoh, and more behind-the-scenes of the Oscars. Check out photos from inside the theater, backstage, and the press room now!

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Oscars - Full List of Winners!

The 96th Oscars are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre. Notable nominees include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, and more. Find out who won as we share LIVE updates below and check back later for the full list of winners.

Kyra Sedgwick, Florencia Lozano & More Join ALL OF ME at The New Group

The New Group has revealed the complete cast for All of Me, by Laura Winters. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

WICKED Movie Stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande to Present at the Oscars

Wicked movie stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande will present at the Oscars this year. They join a new slate of presenters that also include Emily Blunt, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, John Mulaney, and more. Check out the full lineup now!

Video: Watch Fran Drescher Interview Barbra Streisand for SAG/AFTRA's ACTOR TO ACTOR

SAG- AFTRA's President Fran Drescher sat down with 2024 Life Achievement Recipient Barbra Streisand to discuss her legendary career as an actor, director, and recording artist in the video here.

Video: Watch Barbra Streisand's Life Achievement Award Acceptance Speech at the 30th Annual SAG Awards

Barbra Streisand accepted her Life Achievement Award at the 30th Annual SAG Awards on Saturday. The musical legend accepted the honor on the same stage she had her very first solo concert on in 1963. Following a lenghty standing ovation, Streisand delivered a nearly seven minute speech to accept the award. Watch the video!

Video: Anne Hathaway Has Emotional Reaction to Barbra Streisand at the SAG Awards

Watch Anne Hathaway's reaction to Barbra Streisand's Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAG Awards here!

Photos: Sally Field Visits Off-Broadway Production of OH, MARY!

Oh, Mary!, the Off Broadway comedy written by and starring Cole Escola, welcomed a special guest, Sally Field, who visited the production this week. Check out photos of Sally with the cast and crew here!

Theatre West Presents BELLA ABZUG This March

Discover the life of Congresswoman Bella Abzug in a staged reading at Theatre West. Written and performed by Amy Simon, this event celebrates Women's History Month with a peek into Abzug's fearless and relentless fight for justice.

MY UTERUS Comes to Theatre West Next Month

As an event in its Women's History Month programming, Theatre West will present My Uterus: A Womb with a View.

Emmy-Winner Billy Porter Added To The Roster Of Honorees For Diversity Honors

Billy Porter Joins Roster of Honorees for Diversity Honors at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Award-winning actor, singer, director, producer, and playwright Billy Porter will be honored at the event on March 9.

David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre

This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.

Comedians With Disabilities Act to Make Debut At SF Sketchfest At The Alameda Comedy Club

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.

CINDERELLA Opens in February at Theatre West

Storybook Theatre's award-winning musical, Cinderella, returns to Theatre West this spring. Storybook Theatre's joyful Cinderella is a funny version specifically created to appeal to young children and the whole family. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 15th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 15, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Barbra Streisand to Receive the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award

Barbra Streisand will be honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment in 2024. The SAG Life Achievement Award will join Streisand's numerous accolades, including being an EGOT winner. Recent honorees include Sally Field, Helen Mirren, Carol Burnett, Morgan Freeman, Lily Tomlin, and more.

Review: HANAKKAH SCHMANUKKAH at Burbage Theatre Company

What did our critic think of HANAKKAH SCHMANUKKAH at Burbage Theatre Company? If you're tired of the same old Christmas plays every year, you may just find what you are looking for in this original, world premiere engagement of Hanukkah Schmanukkah at the Burbage Theatre Company.

FROM A YARDIE TO A YANKEE to Perform February 10 and 11 at Theatre West

The award-winning show 'From a Yardie to a Yankee' performs February 10 and 11 at Theatre West. Written, directed, and performed by Sardia Robinson, this one-woman show takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster ride from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica to the consequences of Chicago's drug wars.

The Thalians Honors Actor & Humanitarian Gary Sinise with The 2023 Mr. Wonderful Award At Annual Winter Gala

The Thalians will host their annual star studded Winter Gala, with proceeds benefitting the charity.  The 2023 gala will honor actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise, with their highest honor, the Mr. Wonderful Award, for his efforts on behalf of our service men and women through the Gary Sinise Foundation. 

Sally Field FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Sally Field has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Sally Field has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Sally Field's first West End show was All My Sons which opened in 2019

Sally Field has been nominated for several awards for her role in "The Glass Menagerie" on Broadway, including Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards.

Sally Field has won the Best Leading Actress in a Play award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her performance in The Glass Menagerie.

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