Sally Kirkland, Oscar-nominated actor from ‘Anna’ and ‘The Sting,’ dies at 84

November 11, 2025byadmin

Sally Kirkland, a prolific actor best known for her Oscar-nominated role in *Anna*, died Tuesday at the age of 84, according to her agent.

Michael Greene, Kirkland’s agent, confirmed that she passed away Tuesday morning at a hospice in Palm Springs, California.

Kirkland built an impressive filmography over her career, including supporting roles in well-known films such as the Oscar-winning caper *The Sting* (1973), the Barbra Streisand tearjerker *The Way We Were* (1973), Oliver Stone’s conspiracy thriller *JFK* (1991), and the Jim Carrey comedy *Bruce Almighty* (2003).

Her 1984 film *Anna* remains a standout performance, earning her some of the most glowing reviews of her career. In the film, Kirkland portrayed a fading Czechoslovakian movie star attempting to revive her career in New York.

For her role in *Anna*, Kirkland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won equivalent honors from the Golden Globe Awards and the Independent Spirit Awards. Los Angeles Times film critic Sheila Benson praised her for delivering a “blazing comet of a performance,” calling Kirkland “the strongest thing on the screen and an unparalleled, audacious original.”

Sally Kirkland was born in New York City on October 31, 1941. She was named after her mother, a fashion editor at *Vogue* and *LIFE* magazines. Her legacy in film and her powerful performances continue to be celebrated by fans and critics alike.
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