Sally Field & her dubbing voice Cornelia Meinhardt

Sally Margaret Field showed an interest in acting at an early age and began her career in television before gaining a foothold in Hollywood. She studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she further developed her acting skills. 

 

She has been a vocal advocate for social justice throughout her career. She has been actively involved in campaigns advocating for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights and other social issues. Her role as Norma Rae was not only a cinematic success, but also a symbol of the fight for workers' rights.

 

In 2018, Field published her autobiography entitled "In Pieces". In this book, she shares personal stories from her life, including her childhood, her relationships and the challenges she faced in her career. The book received high praise for its honesty and openness.

 

Field's breakthrough came in the 1960s with the role of "Gidget" in the television series of the same name (1965-1966). This role made her a well-known face on American television. Her first major film hit was "Norma Rae" (1979), in which she played the role of a trade union activist. She won her first Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for this impressive performance.

 

A number of films followed, including "Steel Magnolias" (1989), "Forrest Gump" (1994) and "Lincoln" (2012). Her versatility as an actress enabled her to take on both dramatic and comedic roles. In recent years, she has also appeared in successful television series, including "Brothers & Sisters", for which she received much praise.

 

Sally Field's characters are often strong female figures who have to overcome challenges. Her portrayal of mothers in films such as "Forrest Gump" and "Steel Magnolias" has touched and inspired many viewers.

 

In addition to her acting career, she is also a director and producer. She has directed several films, including "Beautiful" (2000) and "The Christmas Tree" (1996).

 

47 awards & 89 nominations

 

In addition to her two Oscars for "Norma Rae" and "Places in the Heart" (1984), she has also received several Golden Globe Awards. She has also received Emmy Awards for her performances on television, including for the mini-series "Sybil" (1976).

We have listed some of her best and most famous films and series here:

 

2022: Spoiler Alert

2020: Dispatches from Elsewhere (TV series, 10 episodes)

2018: Maniac (TV series, 9 episodes)

2014: The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2012: Lincoln

2006: Two Weeks

2006-2011: Brothers & Sisters (TV series, 109 episodes)

2003: Legally Blonde 2 

2001: Say It Isn't So

1996: Eye for an Eye

1994: Forrest Gump

1993: Mrs. Doubtfire

1991: Not Without My Daughter

1989: Steel Magnolias

1988: Punchline

1987: Surrender

1984: Places in the Heart

1981: Absence of Malice

1980: Smokey and the Bandit Ride Again

1979: Beyond the Poseidon Adventure

1979: Norma Rae

1978: Hooper 

1977: Smokey and the Bandit 

1976: Stay Hungry

1973-1974: The Girl with Something Extra (TV series, 22 episodes)

1965-1966: Gidget (TV series, 32 episodes)