Sally Kirkland
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In August 1998, Kirkland underwent surgery to remove breast implants which were causing her health problems.
Biography
This onetime associate of Andy Warhol gained a degree of notoriety in the 1960s for her nude stage appearances and other experimental theatrics. By the 70s, Sally Kirkland had become a prolific character actor, appearing in small roles in numerous mainstream films. Examples include "The Sting," "Cinderella Liberty" and "The Way We Were" (all 1973), "A Star Is Born" (1976) and "Private Benjamin" (1980). She gained considerable acclaim and attention with her Oscar-nominated performance as an aging European actress who befriends a young aspiring fellow countrywoman (Paulina Porizkova) in "Anna" (1987). One might have expected her to move into more mainstream features, but Kirkland has continued to pursue offbeat roles in smaller films.
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Life Events
1962
Made Broadway debut in "Step on a Crack"
1964
Appeared in Andy Warhol's underground short film "The 13 Most Beautiful Women"
1969
Recreated stage role in film version of "Futz!"
1970
Landed featured role in Shelley Winters' play writing debut "One Night Stands of a Noisy Passenger"
1971
First Hollywood film, "Going Home"
1973
Began making guest appearances on TV shows like "Hawaii Five-O" (CBS), "Kojak" (CBS), and "The Rookies" (ABC)
1975
TV movie debut, "Death Scream" (ABC)
1983
Founded Sally Kirkland Acting Workshop; program combined meditation, yoga, and drama
1986
Created role of Suzana in Vaclav Havel's "Largo Desolato"
1987
Earned Best Actress Oscar nomination for playing title role in "Anna"
1988
Formed Artists Alliance Productions with Mark and David Buntzman
1990
Recreated stage role in TV production of "Largo Desolato"
1994
Cast in regular role on short-lived syndicated series "Valley of the Dolls"
1999
Joined cast of NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" for a limited role
1999
Played Matthew McConaughey's mother in "EDtv"
2000
Feature directing debut, "The Boys Behind the Desk"
2003
Acted opposite Jim Carrey in "Bruce Almighty"
2005
Co-starred with Chris Kattan in Craig Chester's directing debut "Adam & Steve"
2006
Portrayed Grandma Sedgwick opposite Sienna Miller in "Factory Girl"
2010
Produced and starred in "Wish Makers of West Hollywood"
2011
Produced and starred in short film "When Sally Met Rascal..."
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Notes
In August 1998, Kirkland underwent surgery to remove breast implants which were causing her health problems.
