Sally Kirkland

Sally Kirkland

Born October 31, 1941 (Age: 84) New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Sally Kirkland (October 31, 1941 — November 11, 2025) was an American film, television and stage actress and producer. 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. Kirkland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Anna (1987), but lost to Cher, who won for her role in Moonstruck. She won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role and received awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and the Independent Spirit Awards. She earned a second Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for The Haunted (1991). Kirkland was also known for her roles in Cold Feet (1989), Best of the Best (1989), JFK (1991), and Bruce Almighty (2003).
Sally Kirkland (October 31, 1941 — November 11, 2025) was an American film, television and stage actress and producer. 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. Kirkland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Anna (1987), but lost to Cher, who won for her role in Moonstruck. She won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role and received awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and the Independent Spirit Awards. She earned a second Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for The Haunted (1991). Kirkland was also known for her roles in Cold Feet (1989), Best of the Best (1989), JFK (1991), and Bruce Almighty (2003).
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Filmography

80 for Brady

80 for Brady

2023 as Ida Age: 81
Lights Out

Lights Out

2015 as Rose Age: 73
A Bag of Hammers

A Bag of Hammers

2011 as Older Jewish Lady Age: 69
Big Stan

Big Stan

2007 as Madame Foreman Age: 66
Richard III

Richard III

2007 as Queen Margaret Age: 65
Courts mais Gay : Tome 11

Courts mais Gay : Tome 11

2006 as Rachel Age: 64
Chandler Hall

Chandler Hall

2005 as Sally Age: 63
Bloodlines

Bloodlines

2004 as Joyce Age: 63
An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

2004 as Rachel Age: 62
Bruce Almighty

Bruce Almighty

2003 as Anita Age: 61
Boxer Shorts

Boxer Shorts

2002 as Age: 61
Wish You Were Dead

Wish You Were Dead

2002 as Penelope Wilson Age: 60
Night of the Wolf

Night of the Wolf

2002 as Rose Handy Age: 60
The Rose Technique

The Rose Technique

2002 as Helen Age: 60
Another Woman's Husband

Another Woman's Husband

2000 as Roxie Age: 58
No Image

The Boys Behind the Desk

2000 as Age: 58
EDtv

EDtv

1999 as Jeanette Age: 57
Wilbur Falls

Wilbur Falls

1998 as Roberta Devereaux Age: 56
No Image

Paranoia

1998 as Dr. Kurtzwell Age: 56
Brave New World

Brave New World

1998 as Linda Age: 56
No Image

Norma Jean, Jack, and Me

1998 as Marilyn Monroe Age: 56
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

1998 as Self Age: 56
Little Ghost

Little Ghost

1997 as Mother Ghost Age: 56
The Westing Game

The Westing Game

1997 as Sydelle Pulaski Age: 55
Excess Baggage

Excess Baggage

1997 as Louise Age: 55
Amnesia

Amnesia

1997 as Charlene Hunt Age: 55
Picture Windows: Song of Songs

Picture Windows: Song of Songs

1994 as Blossom Age: 52
Cheatin' Hearts

Cheatin' Hearts

1993 as Jenny Age: 51
Double Deception

Double Deception

1993 as Anita Cortez Age: 51
Gunmen

Gunmen

1993 as Bennett Age: 51
Eye of the Stranger

Eye of the Stranger

1993 as Lori Age: 51
The Woman Who Loved Elvis

The Woman Who Loved Elvis

1993 as Sandee Sloop Age: 51
Stranger Than Love

Stranger Than Love

1993 as Laura Frossky Age: 51
Double Threat

Double Threat

1992 as Monica Martel Age: 51
Double Jeopardy

Double Jeopardy

1992 as Detective Phyllis Camden Age: 51
Primary Motive

Primary Motive

1992 as Helen Poulas Age: 50
Hit the Dutchman

Hit the Dutchman

1992 as Emma Flegenheimer Age: 50
The Player

The Player

1992 as Sally Kirkland Age: 50
In the Heat of Passion

In the Heat of Passion

1992 as Lee Adams Age: 50
Forever

Forever

1992 as Angelica Age: 50
Stringer

Stringer

1992 as Joan Pezanasky Age: 50
No Image

The Bulkin Trail

1992 as Selma Bulkin Age: 50
JFK

JFK

1991 as Rose Cheramie Age: 50
The Haunted

The Haunted

1991 as Janet Smurl Age: 49
Grave Images

Grave Images

1991 as Caitlin Age: 49
Bullseye!

Bullseye!

1990 as Willie Age: 49
Heat Wave

Heat Wave

1990 as Mrs. Canfield Age: 48
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

1990 as Self Age: 48
No Image

Largo Desolato

1990 as Suzana Age: 48
Paint It Black

Paint It Black

1990 as Marion Easton Age: 48
Revenge

Revenge

1990 as Rock Star Age: 48
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990 as Eleonora Age: 48
Best of the Best

Best of the Best

1989 as Catherine Wade Age: 48
High Stakes

High Stakes

1989 as Melanie Rose Age: 47
Cold Feet

Cold Feet

1989 as Maureen Age: 47
White Hot

White Hot

1989 as Harriet Age: 47
Hello Actors Studio

Hello Actors Studio

1988 as Self Age: 47
Anna

Anna

1987 as Anna Age: 46
Talking Walls

Talking Walls

1987 as Hooker Age: 45
Love Letters

Love Letters

1983 as Hippie Age: 41
The Incredible Shrinking Woman

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

1981 as Cashier Age: 39
The Georgia Peaches

The Georgia Peaches

1980 as Vivian Stark Age: 39
Private Benjamin

Private Benjamin

1980 as Helga Age: 38
Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?

Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?

1977 as Della Bianco Age: 35
A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

1976 as Photographer Age: 35
Breakheart Pass

Breakheart Pass

1975 as Jane-Marie Age: 34
Big Bad Mama

Big Bad Mama

1974 as Barney's Woman Age: 32
Candy Stripe Nurses

Candy Stripe Nurses

1974 as Wife in Clinic Age: 32
Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles

1974 as Cashier (uncredited) Age: 32
The Sting

The Sting

1973 as Crystal Age: 32
Cinderella Liberty

Cinderella Liberty

1973 as Fleet Chick Age: 32
Fade In

Fade In

1973 as Herself Age: 32
The Way We Were

The Way We Were

1973 as Pony Dunbar Age: 31
Blume in Love

Blume in Love

1973 as Party Guest (uncredited) Age: 31
The Young Nurses

The Young Nurses

1973 as Woman at clinic Age: 31
Futz

Futz

1969 as Merry Lee Age: 28
Coming Apart

Coming Apart

1969 as Joann Age: 27
Andy Warhol Screen Tests

Andy Warhol Screen Tests

1965 as Self Age: 24
No Image

Dirt

1965 as Age: 23
13 Most Beautiful Women

13 Most Beautiful Women

1964 as Age: 23
Hey, Let's Twist!

Hey, Let's Twist!

1961 as Peppermint Club Dancer (uncredited) Age: 20
Crack in the Mirror

Crack in the Mirror

1960 as Bit Part (uncredited) Age: 18