Sally Field: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Sally Margaret Field
Born	November 6, 1946 (age 80) • Pasadena • California
Awards And Honors	Emmy Award (2026) • Academy Award (1985) • Academy Award (1980) • Emmy Award (1977) • Academy Award (1985): Actress in a Leading Role • Academy Award (1980): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2007): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2001): Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (1977): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special • Golden Globe Award (1985): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (1980): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Married To	Alan Greisman (1984–1994) • Steven Craig (1968–1975)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993) • "Eye for an Eye" (1996) • "Beyond the Poseidon Adventure" (1979) • "Smokey and the Bandit" (1977) • "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" (1993) • "Occasional Wife" (1966) • "Murphy's Romance" (1985) • "King of the Hill" (1997) • "Not Without My Daughter" (1991) • "Sybil" (1976) • "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012) • "Little Evil" (2017) • "Steel Magnolias" (1989) • "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) • "The End" (1978) • "Night Gallery" (1973) • "Hello, My Name Is Doris" (2015) • "The Court" (2002) • "Back Roads" (1981) • "Smokey and the Bandit II" (1980) • "Lincoln" (2012) • "Bracken's World" (1970) • "Two Weeks" (2006) • "Soapdish" (1991) • "Forrest Gump" (1994) • "The Girl with Something Extra" (1973–1974) • "Brothers & Sisters" (2006–2011) • "Surrender" (1987) • "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (2014) • "National Theatre Live: All My Sons" (2019) • "Where the Heart Is" (2000) • "Places in the Heart" (1984) • "Punchline" (1988) • "Hey, Landlord" (1967) • "Absence of Malice" (1981) • "A Woman of Independent Means" (1995) • "Heroes" (1977) • "The Way West" (1967) • "Norma Rae" (1979) • "Marcus Welby, M.D." (1971) • "Dispatches from Elsewhere" (2020) • "The Flying Nun" (1967–1970) • "Maniac" (2018) • "Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco" (1996) • "Gidget" (1965–1966) • "Alias Smith and Jones" (1971–1972) • "Kiss Me Goodbye" (1982) • "Murphy Brown" (1998) • "Say It Isn't So" (2001) • "ER" (2000–2006) • "Stay Hungry" (1976) • "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" (2003) • "Hooper" (1978)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"Beautiful" (2000) • "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998)

Top Questions

Is Sally Field married?

Alan Greisman (1984–1994), Steven Craig (1968–1975)

When was Sally Field born?

Sally Field was born on November 6, 1946.

Where was Sally Field born?

Sally Field was born in Pasadena, California, United States.

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