Sally Kirkland Age, Wiki and Bio

Sally Kirkland

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth31/10/1941
Age84 years (died on 11, Nov, 2025)
BirthplaceNew York City, USA
Date of Death11/11/2025

Bio/Wiki

Full NameSally Kirkland Jr.
Famous RoleAs Anna in the film Anna (1987)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorExtra Light Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City
Educational QualificationGraduation in Dramatic Arts (1961)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Zodiac SignScorpion
HometownLos Angeles, California

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Bob Dylan (Singer) (1970)
  • Keith Hernandez (Baseball Player) (1992)
Marriage Dates
  • First Marriage: 3 August 1974
  • Second Marriage: Year 1985

Family

FatherFrederic McMichael Kirkland (deceased) (Businessman)
MotherSally Kirkland Sr. (deceased) (Fashion Editor)
Spouse
  • Michael R. Jarrett (m. August 31, 1974 - d. 1975) (divorced)
  • Mark Hebert (m. 1985) (divorced)
ChildrenNo children from both marriages

Career

Debut
FilmBlue (1968) as Sara Lambert
Short FilmBlind Spot (2007) as Penelope Denmore
TVNew York Television Theatre (1965) as Barbara Fiers
Awards and Achievements
  • Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award (1987) for Best Actress in Anna (1987)
  • Golden Globe Award (1987) for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Anna (1987)
  • Independent Spirit Award (1987) for Best Female Lead in Anna (1987)
  • California Independent Film Festival Award (1997) for Best Actress in Blind Spot (1997)
  • Online Film & Television Association Award (1999) for Best Supporting Actress in Days of Our Lives (TV Series)
  • La Femme International Film Festival Award (2005) for Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Fort Myers Beach Film Festival Award (2013) for Best Actress in Posey (2012)
  • Studio City Film Festival Award (2013) for Best Actress (Short Film) in Posey (2012)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival Award (2013) for Best Actress (Short Film) in Posey (2012)
  • Long Island International Film Expo Award (2013) for Best Actress
  • Madrid International LGBT Film Festival Award (2013) for Special Mention in Tom in America (2014)
  • Long Island International Film Expo Award (2015) for Best Actress in Tom in America (2014)
  • Madrid International LGBT Film Festival Award (2015) for Special Mention in Tom in America (2014)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sally Kirkland was born and raised in New York City, named after her fashion editor mother.
She began her modeling career as a Vogue model and studied acting at the Actors Studio in NYC.
Kirkland started her acting career in off-Broadway theatre in 1963 and joined Andy Warhol’s theatre, The Factory.
She was the first actress to appear nude in a legitimate stage play in the 1968 Off-Broadway premiere of 'Sweet Eros'.
Kirkland became widely recognized for her role in the film Anna in 1987 and won various awards for it.
She was actively involved in health activism, supporting women impacted by breast implants.
Sally appeared in more than 220 films and hosted a weekly program on the HealthyLife Radio Network in 2016.
She was also an ordained minister and a noted acting teacher, mentoring various renowned actors.
Kirkland faced personal health challenges in her later years, including a diagnosis of dementia.