Sally Kirkland
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A New York actress forged in experimental theater and the Actors Studio circle, Sally Kirkland was a tenacious figure of American independent cinema. Her portrayal of a Czech emigrant in 'Anna' earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe, the crowning recognition of a career built on supporting and risky roles. She worked for decades in dozens of productions, from the underground of the sixties to titles such as Oliver Stone's 'JFK', always with an intense and somewhat eccentric presence. Born in 1941 and deceased in 2025, she embodied like few others the archetype of the character actress devoted to her craft.
Sally Kirkland
143 Movies
17 Series
A New York actress forged in experimental theater and the Actors Studio circle, Sally Kirkland was a tenacious figure of American independent cinema. Her portrayal of a Czech emigrant in 'Anna' earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe, the crowning recognition of a career built on supporting and risky roles. She worked for decades in dozens of productions, from the underground of the sixties to titles such as Oliver Stone's 'JFK', always with an intense and somewhat eccentric presence. Born in 1941 and deceased in 2025, she embodied like few others the archetype of the character actress devoted to her craft.
Movies
Plays Crystal
The Sting
1973
Plays Anita
Bruce Almighty
2003
Plays Madame Foreman
Big Stan
2007
Plays Rose Cheramie
JFK
1991
Plays Sally Kirkland
The Player
1992
Plays Ida
80 for Brady
2023
Plays Catherine Wade
Best of the Best
1989
Plays Pony Dunbar
The Way We Were
1973
Plays Helene Moretti
Bobcat Moretti
2023
Plays Older Woman (voice)
Nerdland
2016
Plays Rock Star
Revenge
1990
Plays Helga
Private Benjamin
1980
Plays Eleonora
Two Evil Eyes
1990
Plays Jane-Marie
Breakheart Pass
1975
Plays Jeanette
EDtv
1999
Producer
Plays Jenny
Cheatin' Hearts
1993
Plays Honey
Bite the Bullet
1975
Plays Photographer
A Star Is Born
1976
Plays Betty
Acceleration
2019
Plays Barney's Woman
Big Bad Mama
1974
Plays Louise
Excess Baggage
1997
Plays Lena Christina
The Most Hated Woman in America
2017
Plays Charlene Hunt
Amnesia
1997
Plays Raissa
Audit
2001
Plays Mrs. Muller
Coffee Date
2006
Plays Marianne Reynolds
Off the Black
2006
Plays Harriet
White Hot
1989
Plays Mary
Fingerprints
2006
Plays Train Passenger
Tracks
1976
Plays Patient / President's Wife
Brand X
1970
Plays Doctor Parker
The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine
2023
Plays Cashier
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
1981
Plays Elisabeth
The Code of Cain
2015
Plays Virginia
Suburban Gothic
2014
Plays Madame Ulaila
Not Your Time
2010
Plays Bennett
Gunmen
1993
Plays Detective Brook Murphy
Starry Night
1999
Plays Claudette Grim
Gnaw
2017
Plays Roberta Devereaux
Wilbur Falls
1998
Plays Elaine Hart
Magic Max
2021
Plays Hippie
Love Letters
1983
Plays Diane Paine
Fatal Games
1984
Plays Penelope Wilson
Wish You Were Dead
2002
Plays Mother
Cuck
2019
Plays Katherine St. Croix
A Month of Sundays
2001
Plays Sydelle Pulaski
The Westing Game
1997
Plays Willie
Bullseye!
1990
Plays Madam Futura
Skeletons in the Closet
2024
Plays Ruth Zabrinski
What's Up, Scarlet?
2005
Plays Emilia
Mango Kiss
2004
TV Shows
Plays Aggie
Captains and the Kings
1976
Plays Gloria
Kojak
1973
Plays Lonnie
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays Helen Lawson
Valley of the Dolls
1994
Plays Sheila Beckwith
Wanted
2005
Plays Blossom
Picture Windows
1995
Plays Annie
Women: Stories of Passion
1996
Plays Mrs. Garington
The Hunger
1997
Plays Greta Wren / Dora Pruitt
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Plays Betty Rowan
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Sally
Three's Company
1977
Plays Dr. Goode's Mother
Head Case
2007
Plays Margaret Hollinger
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Plays Stella Riggs, Peter's Mother
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Evelyn Colby
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Tattoo Lady
The Nanny
1993
Plays Katherine Sully
Supertrain
1979
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Sallywood
Self
2024
Film
Aftermath
Dr. Jane
2024
Film
Skeletons in the Closet
Madam Futura
2024
Film
Woods Witch
Charlotte
2023
Film
Holiday Boyfriend
Alice
2023
Film
Lost Explorer
Annette
2023
Film
When It Rings
Lesley Judd
2023
Film
Altered Perceptions
Theresa Morgan
2023
Film
Here We Are
Sherri
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sally Kirkland still alive?
Sally Kirkland passed away on November 11, 2025 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Sally Kirkland?
Sally Kirkland is best known for roles in Bruce Almighty, The Sting, JFK.
How many movies has Sally Kirkland been in?
Over a 65-year career (since 1960), Sally Kirkland has appeared in 142 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Sally Kirkland's first movie?
The career of Sally Kirkland began with Crack in the Mirror (1960).
What is Sally Kirkland's most recent movie or series?
Sally Kirkland's most recent release is SEGAL, which premiered on October 12, 2025.
What TV shows has Sally Kirkland appeared in?
On television, Sally Kirkland has appeared in The Nanny, The Incredible Hulk, Murder, She Wrote, Roseanne.
Sally Kirkland
1941-10-31 · New York City, New York, USA
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).