Sally Field

Sally Margaret Field (born November 6, 1946) is an American actress, singer, producer, director, and screenwriter. She has been in many movies. These include Norma Rae, Murphy's Romance, Forrest Gump, Steel Magnolias, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Lincoln. She has also acted in television programs and won many awards for her movies and acting.

Personal life
Field married Steven Craig in 1968. The couple had two sons; Peter Craig, a novelist, and Eli Craig, an actor and director. Craig and Field divorced in 1975.

Sally Field was romantically involved with Burt Reynolds for many years.  During this time they co-starred in several movies. She married movie producer Alan Greisman in 1984. They had one son, Sam, in 1987. Field and Greisman divorced in 1993.

Field has osteoporosis.  She has become a vocal advocate for women's health issues, encouraging early diagnosis of such conditions through technology, such as bone density scans.

Filmography
Movie
 Year Title Role Notes1962Moon PilotBeatnik girl in lineup1967Mercy McBee 1976Stay HungryMary Tate FarnsworthSybilSybil Dorsett 1977Smokey and the BanditCarrie / 'Frog' Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or ComedyHeroesCarol Bell 1978Mary EllenHooperGwen Doyle 1979Norma RaeNorma RaeAcademy Award for Best ActressGolden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture DramaBest Actress Award (Cannes Film Festival)American Movie Award for Best ActressKansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressLos Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNational Board of Review Award for Best ActressNational Society of Film Critics Award for Best ActressNew York Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressBeyond the Poseidon AdventureCeleste Whitman1980Smokey and the Bandit IICarrie / 'Frog' 1981Back RoadsAmy PostAbsence of MaliceMegan CarterNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama1982Kiss Me GoodbyeKay VillanoNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy1984Places in the HeartEdna SpaldingAcademy Award for Best ActressGolden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama1985Murphy's RomanceEmma MoriartyNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy 1987SurrenderDaisy MorganLethal WeaponKTLA Reporter (Uncredited)1988PunchlineLilah Krytsick1989Steel MagnoliasM'Lynn EatentonNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama 1991Not Without My DaughterBetty MahmoodySoapdishCeleste Talbert / Maggie 1993Homeward Bound: The Incredible JourneySassyVoice roleMrs. DoubtfireMiranda Hillard 1994HerselfDocumentaryForrest GumpMrs. GumpNominated — BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleNominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion PictureNominated — Blimp Award for Favorite Movie Actress 1996Eye for an EyeKaren McCannHomeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoSassyVoice role 2000Where the Heart IsMama LilBeautifulDirectorial debut2001Say It Isn't SoValdine Wingfield 2003Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and BlondeRep. Victoria RuddGoing Through Splat: The Life and Work of Stewart SternHerselfDocumentary2006Two WeeksAnita Bergman2008The Little Mermaid: Ariel's BeginningMarina Del RayVoice role 2012Aunt MayLincolnMary Todd LincolnAfrican-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActressBoston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting ActressDallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActressNevada Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting ActressNew York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting ActressPending—Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Pending—BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleNominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Detroit Film Critics Society for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion PictureNominated—Houston Film Critics Society for Best Supporting ActressNominated—London Film Critics' Circle Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureNominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting RoleNominated—Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best EnsembleNominated—Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress2014The Amazing Spider-Man 2Aunt May

Television 
 Year Title Role Notes1965–6GidgetFrances Elizabeth "Gidget" Lawrence32 episodes1966–7Hey, LandlordBonnie Banner4 episodes1967–70Elsie Ethrington "Sister Bertrille"82 episodes 1971Maybe I'll Come Home in the SpringDenise "Dennie" MillerHitchedRoselle BridgemanMarriage: Year OneJane Duden1972Home for the HolidaysChristine Morgan1973–4Sally Burton22 episodes 1976BridgerJennifer MelfordSybilSybil DorsettPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Miniseries or a Movie1977Merry Christmas, George BaileyMrs. Bailey/Narrator1995Bess Alcott Steed GarnerTelevision miniseriesNominated — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Miniseries or a MovieNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television FilmNominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Female Actor - Miniseries or Television Film1998From the Earth to the MoonTrudy Cooper; also directedMiniseries1999IrisNominated — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Miniseries or a MovieNominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Female Actor - Miniseries or Television Film2000David CopperfieldAunt Betsey TrotwoodNominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Female Actor - Miniseries or Television Film2000–6ERMaggie WyczenskiRecurring rolePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Drama Series (Won in 2001, Nominated 2003)Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (2000)2002Justice Kate NolanCancelled after 6 episodes2005Conviction2006–11Brothers & Sisters Nora Walker 109 episodesPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Drama Series (Won in 2007, Nominated 2008–09)Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Won in 2009, Nominated 2008)Prism Award for Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline (2008)Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama (2008–09)Nominated — Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (2007–08)Nominated — People's Choice Award for Favorite Female TV Star (2008–09)

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