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Sissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek
76 years (Dec 25, 1949)
Quitman, Texas, USA
44 Movies
9 TV Shows
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Sissy Spacek

Two-time Best Actress Oscar nominee, winner for 'Coal Miner's Daughter' (1980). Breakthrough with Brian De Palma's 'Carrie' (1976), one of the most iconic roles in horror cinema. She starred in Terrence Malick's 'Badlands' (1974), David Lynch's 'The Straight Story' (1999), 'The Help' (2011) and the series 'Castle Rock' (2018-2019). American actress of extremely wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, a benchmark of American cinema of the last five decades, recognized for her naturalness and her presence in productions by notable directors.
Two-time Best Actress Oscar nominee, winner for 'Coal Miner's Daughter' (1980). Breakthrough with Brian De Palma's 'Carrie' (1976), one of the most iconic roles in horror cinema. She starred in Terrence Malick's 'Badlands' (1974), David Lynch's 'The Straight Story' (1999), 'The Help' (2011) and the series 'Castle Rock' (2018-2019). American actress of extremely wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, a benchmark of American cinema of the last five decades, recognized for her naturalness and her presence in productions by notable directors.
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Love Letter to Texas
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Love Letter to Texas
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Dying for Sex
Gail · 8 episodes
★ 6.5
2025
TV
Die My Love
Pam
★ 6.1
2025
Film
Night Sky
Irene York · 8 episodes
★ 6.9
2022
TV
Sam & Kate
Tina
★ 6.3
2022
Film
Castle Rock
Ruth Deaver · 10 episodes
★ 7.2
2018
TV
Homecoming
Ellen Bergman · 10 episodes
★ 6.9
2018
TV
The Old Man & the Gun
Jewel
★ 6.4
2018
Film
Bloodline
Sally Rayburn · 33 episodes
★ 7.1
2015–
TV
Deadfall
June
★ 6.0
2012
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sissy Spacek and where are they from?
Sissy Spacek is 76 years old, born on December 25, 1949 in Quitman, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Sissy Spacek?
Sissy Spacek is best known for roles in The Help, Carrie, The Ring Two.
How many movies has Sissy Spacek been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Sissy Spacek has appeared in 44 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Sissy Spacek's first movie?
The career of Sissy Spacek began with Prime Cut (1972).
What is Sissy Spacek's most recent movie or series?
Sissy Spacek's most recent release is Love Letter to Texas, which premiered on March 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Sissy Spacek appeared in?
On television, Sissy Spacek has appeared in Castle Rock, Saturday Night Live, Bloodline, Homecoming.
Does Sissy Spacek have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Sissy Spacek's upcoming work includes: The Catch (2027).
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Sissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek
1949-12-25 · Quitman, Texas, USA

Mary Elizabeth 'Sissy' Spacek (born December 25, 1949) is an American actress and singer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for four British Academy Film Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. Spacek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.

Born and raised in Texas, she initially aspired to a career as a recording artist. In 1968, at age 18, she recorded a single, "John, You Went Too Far This Time," under the name Rainbo. She began her professional acting career in the early 1970s, making her debut as an extra in Andy Warhol's Women in Revolt (1971). Her breakout role came with Terrence Malick's influential crime film Badlands (1973), which earned her a nomination for the British Academy Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles. She rose to international prominence with her portrayal of Carrie White in Brian De Palma's horror film Carrie (1976), for which she received her first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. After appearing in the acclaimed films Welcome to L.A. (1976) and Robert Altman's 3 Women (1977), she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Loretta Lynn in the biographical musical film Coal Miner's Daughter (1980).

Her other Oscar-nominated roles include Missing (1982), The River (1984), Crimes of the Heart (1986), and In the Bedroom (2001). Her other prominent films include Raggedy Man (1981), JFK (1991), Affliction (1997), The Straight Story (1999), Tuck Everlasting (2002), Nine Lives (2005), North Country (2005), Four Christmases (2008), Get Low (2010), The Help (2011), and The Old Man & the Gun (2018). She received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the television films The Good Old Boys (1995) and Last Call (2002), and for her guest role on the HBO drama series Big Love (2011). She portrayed matriarch Sally Rayburn on the Netflix drama thriller series Bloodline (2015–2017), Ruth Deaver on the Hulu psychological horror series Castle Rock (2018), and Ellen Bergman on the Amazon Prime Video psychological thriller series Homecoming (2018).

She has also ventured into music, and recorded vocals for the soundtrack album of Coal Miner's Daughter, which peaked at number two on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart and garnered her a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. She released a studio album, Hangin' Up My Heart (1983), which was critically well-received and peaked at number 17 on Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

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