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Sally Field
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November 6, 1946 in Pasadena, CA
Biography:Born November 6, 1946, in Pasadena, CA, actress "Sally Field" was the daughter of another actress, "Margaret Field", who is perhaps best known to film buffs as the leading lady of the sci-fi "The Man From Planet X" (1951). Field's stepfather was actor/stunt man "Jock Mahoney", who, despite a certain degree of alienation between himself and his stepdaughter, was the principal influence in her pursuit of an acting career. Active in high-school dramatics, Field bypassed college to enroll in a summer acting workshop at Columbia studios. Her energy and determination enabled her to win, over hundreds of other aspiring actresses, the coveted starring role on the 1965 TV series "Gidget". "Gidget" lasted only one season, but Field had become popular with teen fans and in 1967 was given a second crack at a sitcom with "The Flying Nun"; this one lasted three seasons and is still flying around in re... Full Biography
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Glenn Close, left, Sally Field and Robert Redford attend the Sundance Institute Honors Risk-Takers...
Actress Sally Field arrives at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine...
Actress Sally Field arrives at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine...
Actress Sally Field arrives at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine...
Actress Sally Field arrives at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine...
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