Sally Struthers, a petite and vulnerable actress, rose to fame in the early 1970s with a series role in the iconic sitcom "All in the Family" (1971). Born on July 28, 1948, in Portland, Oregon, to a surgeon, Sally pursued an acting career after high school and trained at the Pasadena Playhouse College of Theatre Arts.
She initially gained recognition as a commercial actress and dancer on TV, appearing in variety shows such as "The Smothers Brothers Summer Show" (1970) and "The Tim Conway Comedy Hour" (1970). Sally's film credits include "Five Easy Pieces" (1970) and "The Getaway" (1972),where she starred alongside Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw.
Her breakout role came as Gloria Bunker Stivic in "All in the Family," for which she won two supporting Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe nominations. Sally's performance as the lovable and naive Gloria endeared her to audiences and solidified her place in TV history.
In the 1980s, Sally continued to act in TV series and films, including "Gloria" (1982),which was a spin-off of her "All in the Family" character. Although the show was short-lived, Sally's baby-doll voice proved successful in cartoons, and she continued to provide voices for various animated series and films.
Throughout her career, Sally has performed in numerous stage productions, including "Grease," "Annie," and "Mame." She has also appeared in various TV shows, such as "Nine to Five," "Charles in Charge," and "Murder, She Wrote."
In recent years, Sally has continued to work in film and television, guest-starring in shows like "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "The Division." She has also appeared in independent films and stage productions, including "Always...Patsy Cline" and "9 to 5: The Musical."
Sally is divorced and has a daughter who is a clinical psychologist. For many years, she was a prominent spokesperson for the Christian Children's Fund, advocating for an end to starvation in underdeveloped countries.
