Sally Kirkland
American film actress and activist (born 1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sally Kirkland (born October 31, 1941) is an American film, television and stage actress and producer.[2][3] A former member of Andy Warhol's The Factory and an active member in 1960s New York avant-garde theater, she has appeared in more than 250 film and television productions during her 60-year career. Kirkland is the daughter of fashion editor of Life magazine and Vogue, Sally Kirkland.
Sally Kirkland | |
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Born | (1941-10-31) October 31, 1941 (age 82)[1] New York City, U.S. |
Alma mater | Actors Studio American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1962–present |
Spouse |
Michael R. Jarrett
(m. 1974; div. 1975) |
Parent |
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Awards | Awards |
Kirkland garnered widespread critical acclaim for her eponymous performance as a former popular actress in the independent comedy-drama Anna (1987), which earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.[4][5]
She also earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for her performance in the horror film The Haunted (1991). She is also known for her roles in Cold Feet (1989), Best of the Best (1989),[6] JFK (1991)[7] and Bruce Almighty (2003).[8]