Sally Field Age, Height, Affairs, News, Movies, Net Worth, And More

Published On: September 15, 2026

Sally Field Age, Height, Affairs, News, Movies, Net Worth, And More

Sally Field is an American actress known for her unforgettable roles in Norma Rae, Places in the Heart, Forrest Gump, and Mrs. Doubtfire. At 79 years old in 2026, she remains active in Hollywood, recently starring in the film Remarkably Bright Creatures. She played Aunt May in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its 2014 sequel.

She portrayed Sister Bertrille in The Flying Nun from 1967 to 1970. Field’s career spans over five decades, during which she has won two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying her status as one of Hollywood’s greatest talents.

Sally Field Biography

Full Name	Sally Margaret Field
Nickname	Sally Field
Profession	Actress
Date of Birth	6 November 1946
Age	79 years old (as of September 2026)
Birth Place	Pasanda, California, USA
Nationality	American
Gender	Female
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Instagram	@thesallyfield

Early Life

Sally Field (Sally Margaret Field) was born on 6 November 1946 in Pasadena, California, and her zodiac sign is Scorpio. Field attended Portola Middle School and Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, where she was a cheerleader.

Field said in her 2018 memoir that she was sexually abused by Mahoney throughout her childhood, up to the age of 14. Her class of 1964 classmates included financier Michael Miken and talent agent Michael Ovitz, while actress Cindy Williams was a year behind Field.

Sally Field Relationships And More

Sally Field has been married twice; her first marriage was to her high school classmate Steven Craig on September 16, 1968. The couple had two sons—Peter Craig, a novelist and screenwriter, and Eli Craig, an actor and director. Field and Craig divorced in 1975.

Her second husband was film producer Alan Greisman, whom she married on December 15, 1984. The couple had a son, Samuel Greisman, born in 1987. They divorced in 1994 after nearly a decade of marriage. Before her second marriage, she was in a relationship with Burt Reynolds from 1976 to 1982.

Marital Status	Divorced
Affairs/Boyfriend	Burt Reynolds (1976 to 1982)
Spouse/Husband	Steven Craig (m. 1968, div. 1975) Alan Greisman (m. 1984, div. 1994)
Children	Son – Peter and Eli Eraig (with Steven), and Samuel Greisman (with Alan)

Sally Field Family

Sally Field was born to Margaret Field and Richard Dryden Field. His mother was an actress who passed away in 2011, and his father was a pharmacist who served in the Army during World War II. Her parents divorced in 1950, and her mother married Jock Mahoney in 1952. Her brother is Richard Dryden Field Jr., a physicist and academic.

Father’s Name	Richard Dryden Field
Mother’s Name	Margaret Field
Brother’s Name	Richard Dryden Field Jr.
Sister’s Name	None

Career

A talented actress, Sally Field began her journey in the entertainment industry in the early 1960s. She made her mark on television by playing guest roles in popular shows such as “Bonanza” and “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Shortly thereafter, she starred in “The Flying Nun,” a three-season comedy series in which she played the role of Sister Bertrille.

Field’s film career gained significant momentum in 1977 when she starred alongside Burt Reynolds in the blockbuster “Smokey and the Bandit”; it was one of the highest-grossing films of that year. This success continued into the 1980s; Field won another Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “Places in the Heart” and appeared in several successful films, including “Kiss Me Goodbye,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

In 2006, Field returned to television in the role of family matriarch Nora Walker on the ABC show “Brothers & Sisters”—a role originally played by Betty Buckley in the pilot episode. Field’s talent is evident in her ability to effortlessly portray a wide range of characters; she holds two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Sally Field Height And Weight

Height (Approx)	In centimeters – 159 cm In meters – 1.59 m In feet & inches – 5’3”
Weight (Approx)	In kilograms – 50 kg In pounds – 110 lbs
Eye Color	Hazel
Hair Color	Dark Brown

Sally Field Net Worth

American actress Sally Field has an estimated net worth of around $50 million, as of September 2026.

Net Worth (Approx)	$50 million (as of September 2026)
Annual Income (Approx)	$1 million to $5 million
Salary (Approx)	According to project
Real Estate	Properties in Los Angeles and Malibu
Income Sources	Acting, endorsement, social media, etc.

Some Interesting Facts About Sally Field

Sally Field was born and raised in Pasadena, California, to Margaret and Richard Dryden Field.
Her father was a pharmacist who served in the Army during World War II.
Field has stated that when she was seventeen, she got an illegal abortion in Mexico.
In an interview she was sexually abused by Mahoney throughout her childhood up to the age of 14.
She got her start on television as the boy-crazy surfer girl in the sitcom Gidget from 1965 to 1966.
Field was then typecast, finding respectable roles difficult to obtain.
She also appeared in the episode “Whisper’ on the thriller Night Gallery.
In 1971, Field starred in the ABC television film Maybe I’ll Come Home in the Spring.
In 1973, Field was cast in a starring role opposite John Davidson in the series The Girl with Something Extra.
In 1976, film Stay Hungry, opposite Jeff Bridges and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
She was nominated for a Golden Globe for the 1981 drama Absence of Malice.
In 1985, she co-starred with James Garner in the romantic comedy Murphy’s Romance.
Field was a late addition to the ABC drama Brothers & Sisters, which debuted in September 2006.
She portrayed Aunt May in the Marvel comics film The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012.
She was married to Steven Craig from 1968 to 1975, though they separated in 1973.
From 1976 to 1980, Field had a relationship with Burt Reynolds.
In 2005, Field received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.