6.7
Movie
Acting
Sally Kirkland
- Born
- Died
- (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 211 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
6.7
Movie
8.0
Movie
The Sting
7.6
Movie
JFK
8.0
TV
The Nanny
6.6
Movie
Big Stan
7.2
Movie
The Player
6.0
Movie
EDtv
7.0
Movie
The Way We Were
7.2
TV
The Incredible Hulk
6.5
Movie
Revenge
7.5
TV
Murder, She Wrote
6.0
Movie
Private Benjamin
6.8
TV
Roseanne
6.5
Movie
Best of the Best
6.1
Movie
Two Evil Eyes
6.1
Movie
Excess Baggage
6.0
Movie
A Star Is Born
6.7
TV
Charlie's Angels
Acting credits 211
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SEGAL Film | Self |
| 2024 | Sallywood Film | Self |
| 2024 | Aftermath Film | Dr. Jane |
| 2024 | Skeletons in the Closet Film | Madam Futura |
| 2023 | Woods Witch Film | Charlotte |
| 2023 | Holiday Boyfriend Film | Alice |
| 2023 | Lost Explorer Film | Annette |
| 2023 | When It Rings Film | Lesley Judd |
| 2023 | Altered Perceptions Film | Theresa Morgan |
| 2023 | Here We Are Film | Sherri |
| 2023 | Bobcat Moretti Film | Helene Moretti |
| 2023 | The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine Film | Doctor Parker |
| 2023 | The New Hands Film | May |
| 2023 | 80 for Brady Film | Ida |
| 2022 | Murder, Anyone? Film | Nancy |
| 2022 | The Walk Film | Mrs. Kelley |
| 2021 | The Magic Film | Rose Buchanan |
| 2021 | The Final Code Film | Doctor Holly |
| 2021 | The Woman in the Room Film | Mother |
| 2021 | Magic Max Film | Elaine Hart |
| 2020 | Hope For The Holidays Film | Georgia Petros |
| 2020 | A Medicine for the Mind Film | Sandra |
| 2020 | Invincible Film | Dr. Quade |
| 2019 | Acceleration Film | Betty |
| 2019 | Cuck Film | Mother |
| 2018 | Sarah Q Film | Helena |
| 2018 | Making a Killing Film | Dolores |
| 2018 | Paint It Red Film | Adele |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Overnight Film | Mrs. Chantilly |
| 2018 | The Second Coming of Christ Film | Stella |
| 2018 | Feminists: What Were They Thinking? Film | Self |
| 2018 | Get Married or Die Film | Margaret |
| 2017 | Gnaw Film | Claudette Grim |
| 2017 | Price for Freedom Film | Francine Wayne |
| 2017 | The Most Hated Woman in America Film | Lena Christina |
| 2017 | Extinction Film | Rose |
| 2016 | Nerdland Film | Older Woman (voice) |
| 2016 | Trash Fire Film | Florence |
| 2016 | Buddy Solitaire Film | Hanna |
| 2015 | Lights Out Film | Rose |
| 2015 | The Code of Cain Film | Elisabeth |
| 2015 | Buddy Hutchins Film | Bertha |
| 2014 | All I Want for Christmas Film | Gwen |
| 2014 | Slut Film | Grandma |
| 2014 | Archaeology of a Woman Film | Margaret |
| 2014 | Suburban Gothic Film | Virginia |
| 2014 | Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger Film | Self |
| 2014 | Tom in America Film | Betty |
| 2014 | The Bride From Vegas Film | |
| 2013 | Jack the Reaper Film | Harold's Nana |
| 2013 | Awakened Film | Harriet Bendi |
| 2013 | Curse of the Sunset Starlet Film | Gigi |
| 2013 | The Visitor from Planet Omicron Film | Jen |
| 2012 | Broken Roads Film | Mrs. Wallace |
| 2012 | Stars in Shorts Film | Madame Ulaila |
| 2011 | The Wishmakers Film | Mary |
| 2011 | The Wayshower Film | Jeena |
| 2011 | A Bag of Hammers Film | Older Jewish Lady |
| 2010 | Not Your Time Film | Madame Ulaila |
| 2010 | House Under Siege Film | Pat Mazur |
Crew credits 8
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Visitor from Planet Omicron Film | Associate Producer |
| 2010 | House Under Siege Film | Producer |
| 2008 | Mollie & Friends Film | Producer |
| 2004 | An Eye for an Eye Film | Producer |
| 2000 | The Boys Behind the Desk Film | Director |
| 1997 | Amnesia Film | Associate Producer |
| 1993 | Cheatin' Hearts Film | Executive Producer |
| 1993 | Stranger Than Love Film | Executive Producer |