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Sally Field

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?

Date of Birth: November 06, 1946 (79)

Birth Place: Pasadena, CA, USA

BIO

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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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

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Movies

The Way West
[ 1967 ] Mercy McBee
Marriage: Year One
[ 1971 ] Jane Duden
Maybe I'll Come Home in the Spring
[ 1971 ] Denise 'Dennie' Miller
Mongo's Back in Town
[ 1971 ] Vikki
Westward the Wagon
[ 1971 ] Roselle Bridgeman
Home for the Holidays
[ 1972 ] Christine Morgan
Bridger
[ 1976 ] Jennifer Melford
Stay Hungry
[ 1976 ] Mary Tate Farnsworth
Heroes
[ 1977 ] Carol Bell
Smokey and the Bandit
[ 1977 ] Carrie
Hooper
[ 1978 ] Gwen Doyle
The End
[ 1978 ] Mary Ellen
Behind the Scenes: Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
[ 1979 ]
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
[ 1979 ] Celeste Whitman
Norma Rae
[ 1979 ] Norma Rae
Smokey and the Bandit Ride Again
[ 1980 ] Carrie
Absence of Malice
[ 1981 ] Megan Carter
All the Way Home
[ 1981 ] Mary Follet
Back Roads
[ 1981 ] Amy Post
Kiss Me Goodbye
[ 1982 ] Kay
Prime Times
[ 1983 ]
Places in the Heart
[ 1984 ] Edna Spalding
Murphy's Romance
[ 1985 ] Emma Moriarty
Surrender
[ 1987 ] Daisy Morgan
Punchline
[ 1988 ] Lilah Krytsick
Steel Magnolias
[ 1989 ] M'Lynn Eatenton
Not Without My Daughter
[ 1991 ] Betty Mahmoody
Soapdish
[ 1991 ] Celeste Talbert
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
[ 1993 ] Sassy - Voice
Mrs. Doubtfire
[ 1993 ] Miranda Hillard
Forrest Gump
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Gump
Eye for an Eye
[ 1996 ] Karen McCann
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
[ 1996 ] Sassy - Voice
The Christmas Tree
[ 1996 ]
Merry Christmas, George Bailey
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Bailey / Narrator
A Cooler Climate
[ 1999 ] Iris
Beautiful
[ 2000 ]
David Copperfield
[ 2000 ] Aunt Betsey Trotwood
Where the Heart Is
[ 2000 ] Mama Lil
Say It Isn't So
[ 2001 ] Valdine Wingfield
Heart of the Festival
[ 2002 ]
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
[ 2003 ] Congresswoman Rudd
Conviction
[ 2005 ]
Two Weeks
[ 2006 ] Anita Bergman
Brothers & Sisters: A Family Matter
[ 2007 ] Nora Walker
Brothers & Sisters: Family Album
[ 2007 ] Self / Nora Walker
Lincoln
[ 2012 ] Mary Todd Lincoln
The Amazing Spider-Man
[ 2012 ] Aunt May
Heroes and Villains: The World of the Amazing Spider-Man
[ 2014 ]
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
[ 2014 ] Aunt May
Hello, My Name Is Doris
[ 2015 ] Doris
Little Evil
[ 2017 ] Miss Shaylock
National Theatre Live: All My Sons
[ 2019 ] Kate Keller
80 for Brady
[ 2022 ]
Spoiler Alert
[ 2022 ] Marilyn

TV Shows

Gidget
[ 1965-1966 ] Gidget
Occasional Wife
[ 1966 ] Nancy Zogerdorfer
Hey, Landlord
[ 1967 ] Bonnie Banner
Bracken's World
[ 1970 ] Jenny Marsh
The Flying Nun
[ 1967-1970 ] Sister Bertrille, Elsie Ethrington
Marcus Welby, M.D.
[ 1971 ] Jan Wilkins, June Wilkins
Alias Smith and Jones
[ 1971-1972 ] Clementine Hale
Night Gallery
[ 1973 ] Irene Evans
The Girl with Something Extra
[ 1973-1974 ] Sally Burton
Sybil
[ 1976 ] Sybil
A Woman of Independent Means
[ 1995 ] Bess Alcott Steed Garner
The Larry Sanders Show
[ 1996 ] Sally Field
King of the Hill
[ 1997 ] Junie Harper
From the Earth to the Moon
[ 1998 ] Trudy Cooper
Murphy Brown
[ 1998 ] Secretary #91, Kathleen Dubek
Private Screenings
[ 2001 ] Emma Moriarty
The Court
[ 2002 ] Justice Kate Nolan
ER
[ 1994-2009 ] Maggie Wyczenski
Brothers & Sisters
[ 2006-2011 ] Nora Walker
Maniac
[ 2018 ] Dr. Greta Mantleray
Dispatches from Elsewhere
[ 2020 ] Janice
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
[ 2022 ] Jessie Buss

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Leading Actress in a Play

Sally Field, The Glass Menagerie

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sally Field, The Glass Menagerie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Sally Field, The Glass Menagerie

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Sally Field, The Glass Menagerie

News

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Debut at Gulfshore Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2026

Gulfshore Playhouse presents a new adaptation of Dickens' classic, written and directed by founder Kristen Coury. The production features scenic design by Robert Mark Morgan and costumes by Broadway designer Lisa Zinni.
Matthew Rhys Makes Emmy History with Two Lead Acting Wins
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026

Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win two lead acting awards in a single night at the Emmy Awards, taking home trophies for THE BEAST IN ME and WIDOW'S BAY. The actor discussed his surprising wins with Extra's Terri Seymour backstage.
Jean Smart, Allison Janney, and More Win at 2026 Emmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

Jean Smart, Allison Janney, Matthew Rhys and more stage favorites were among the winners at the 78th Emmy Awards. See the complete list of 2026 Emmy winners.
78th EMMY AWARDS Presenters Announced with Hargitay as Host
by Rachel Stone - Sep 13, 2026

NBC and the Television Academy revealed additional presenters for the 78th Emmy Awards, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Matthew McConaughey and John Mulaney. Mariska Hargitay will host the broadcast from the Peacock Theater.
78th EMMY® AWARDS to Feature Noah Kahan, BUFFY Anniversary
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

NBC and the Television Academy announced creative elements for the 78th Emmy Awards, including an In Memoriam performance by Noah Kahan and celebrations of milestone anniversaries for BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and CHARLIE'S ANGELS.
78th EMMY AWARDS Will Feature Presenters Including Zendaya, Amy Poehler, Sarah Michelle Gellar
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

Zendaya joins a star-studded presenter lineup for the 78th Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, airing live Sept. 14 on NBC and Peacock.
Review: MRS DOUBTFIRE at Östgötateatern
by Annette Stolt - Sep 6, 2026

There is no doubt that Östgötateatern’s production of *Mrs. Doubtfire* will be loved just as much as the movie. Funny, heartwarming, and touching. A wonderful family musical. As the curtain falls, I have a happy tear in the corner of my eye and a big smile on my face.
Rosie O'Donnell to Guest Host JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE With Star-Studded Lineup
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

ABC's press bundle details upcoming guest lineups, including Rosie O'Donnell hosting JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE with Hannah Waddingham, Jean Smart, Charlie Day, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE's Disguise Falls Apart in New Hulu Clip From the Robin Williams Film
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026

A new Hulu clip from Mrs. Doubtfire shows Robin Williams's disguise slip while saving Pierce Brosnan's character, exposing the truth to Sally Field's Miranda in a pivotal scene from the film.
2026 Emmy Award Nominations: Carrie Coon, Sarah Pidgeon, Ayo Edebiri & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026

Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller revealed the 78th Primetime Emmy Award nominations on Wednesday morning. Nominees include Broadway's Carrie Coon, Sarah Pidgeon, Ayo Edeberi, Sarah Snook, Laurie Metcalf, and more. Check out the full list!
Ron Howard on TALKING PICTURES PODCAST: Fearing Typecasting After SPLASH and COCOON
by Joshua Wright - Jul 2, 2026

Ron Howard joins host Ben Mankiewicz on TALKING PICTURES PODCAST to discuss fearing typecasting as a supernatural comedy director and how Frank Capra's biography shaped his approach to filmmaking.
Tony Goldwyn on GHOST, SCANDAL & The Role He Almost Refused
by Robert Diamond - Jun 25, 2026

Tony Goldwyn opens up about nearly passing on SCANDAL, his work in GHOST, and turning to directing on the Talking Pictures Podcast.
Jason Momoa Discusses Playing Lobo in SUPERGIRL in New DC Studios Podcast Episode
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026

Jason Momoa joins the DC Studios Showcase podcast to discuss becoming Lobo in SUPERGIRL, sharing behind-the-scenes details on his transformation, the Space Hog, and how he lobbied for the role the moment DC Studios was announced.
Sally Field Opens Up About Burt Reynolds, Actors Studio, and Career Fights on TALKING PICTURES PODCAST
by Robert Diamond - Jun 11, 2026

Sally Field joins Ben Mankiewicz on TALKING PICTURES PODCAST to discuss her memoir, her relationship with Burt Reynolds, her time at the Actors Studio, and how she fought for her roles in Norma Rae and Lincoln.
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Fred Kavil Theatre
by Cary Ginell - May 31, 2026

What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Fred Kavil Theatre?
Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026

Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards. Take a look at the full list here.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS To Be Presented At Arkansas Repertory Theatre This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling as the first production in its 2026 Golden SummerStage season, with tickets ranging from $25–$70.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - May 14, 2026

“Steel Magnolias”, author Robert Harling’s 1987 stage play, became a cultural zeitgeist after the release of the 1989 film version starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah.
Julio Torres' COLOR THEORIES, Sarah Pidgeon Among Nominees for 2026 Gotham Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

Nominations have been revealed for the 2026 Gotham Television Awards, with Julio Torres' Color Theories, Sterophonic star Sarah Pidgeon, and Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe, among the nominees.
Bill Pullman Joins the Cast of THE CHERRY ORCHARD at RSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

Bill Pullman will play Gaev in RSC's production of The Cherry Orchard, a new version of Anton Chekhov’s final play by Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sally Field been in?

Sally Field has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sally Field been in?

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

What was Sally Field's first West End show?

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

What awards has Sally Field been nominated for?

Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Glass Menagerie and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie.

What awards has Sally Field won?

Sally Field won the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Leading Actress in a Play for her performance in The Glass Menagerie.

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