Sally Field

Date of Birth: November 6, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Sally Margaret Field is a renowned American actress and director who has made significant contributions to film and television over a career spanning more than five decades. Born in Pasadena, California, Field began her career on television, starring in sitcoms like “Gidget” (1965-1966) and “The Flying Nun” (1967-1970). She transitioned successfully to film, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards. Field’s performances in “Norma Rae” (1979) and “Places in the Heart” (1984) won her two Academy Awards for Best Actress. She is also known for her roles in “Smokey and the Bandit” (1977), “Steel Magnolias” (1989), “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993), and “Forrest Gump” (1994). In addition to acting, Field has directed several films and TV shows, and she has also been an advocate for women’s rights and various social issues.

5 Interesting Facts about Sally Field

1. Sally Field is one of the few actresses to have won two Academy Awards for Best Actress.

2. She was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.

3. She is an accomplished director, having directed the TV film “The Christmas Tree” (1996) and the feature film “Beautiful” (2000).

4. Field has been an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and has testified before Congress on behalf of the Equal Rights Amendment.

5. She was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2005 and has since been active in raising awareness about the condition.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sally Field

1. “You like me, you really like me!” (Accepting her Best Actress Oscar for “Places in the Heart”)

2. “I joined the Actors Studio and began to work with Lee Strasberg, and that changed my work.”

3. “There are parts of me that I will never give up to anybody. That’s how I’m able to stay together.”

4. “I’ve never had my heart broken like that by a man. But you can’t be physically intimate with someone and not lose a piece of yourself.”

5. “Acting is not about being famous, it’s about exploring the human soul.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$55 million

Children

Sally Field has three children: 1. Peter Craig (born November 10, 1969) – A novelist and screenwriter. 2. Eli Craig (born May 25, 1972) – A director and screenwriter. 3. Samuel Greisman (born December 2, 1987) – A writer and director.