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Sally Kirkland Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1941-10-31

Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
207 Total Roles

Sally Kirkland

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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).

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 SEGAL MOVIE Self
2024 Sallywood MOVIE Self
2024 Aftermath MOVIE Dr. Jane
2024 Skeletons in the Closet MOVIE Madam Futura
2023 Woods Witch MOVIE Charlotte
2023 Holiday Boyfriend MOVIE Alice
2023 Lost Explorer MOVIE Annette
2023 When It Rings MOVIE Lesley Judd
2023 Altered Perceptions MOVIE Theresa Morgan
2023 Here We Are MOVIE Sherri

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