Sally Kirkland is a renowned actress, celebrated for her extensive career spanning over 200 movies and numerous television shows. Born in New York City, she is the daughter of a fashion editor at Vogue and LIFE magazine, and began her journey in the entertainment industry on the off-Broadway circuit.
Under the guidance of Lee Strasberg, Sally honed her craft, and her early work included collaborating with the iconic director Andy Warhol in The 13 Most Beautiful Women (1964). She continued to build her reputation with notable roles in Coming Apart (1969),The Sting (1973),The Way We Were (1973),and Cold Feet (1989).
Sally's impressive filmography also includes Best of the Best (1989),Revenge (1990),JFK (1991),Edtv (1999),Bruce Almighty (2003),Coffee Date (2006),and Archaeology of a Woman (2012). Her recent projects include Buddy Solitaire (2016),Apartment 212 (2017),and The Most Hated Woman in America (2017),alongside Melissa Leo and Peter Fonda.
In addition to her film work, Sally has had a successful television career, with notable roles in Criminal Minds (2005),Head Case (2007),The Simple Life (2003),Resurrection Blvd. (2000),and Another Woman's Husband (2000). She has also had recurring roles on Felicity (1998),Valley of the Dolls (1994),and Roseanne (1988),as well as starring in the NBC movie Brave New World (1998) and the television episode Song of Songs (1994).
Sally's impressive accolades include a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her role in Anna (1987),as well as wins for the Golden Globe, Independent Spirit Award, and LA Film Critics Circle Award. She has also been nominated for a Best Actress in a television movie by the Hollywood Foreign Press for The Haunted (1991).
Beyond her acting career, Sally is a talented painter, poet, and renowned acting coach. She is also an ordained minister, adding to her impressive list of achievements.
