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Sally Struthers Biography

Birth Name:Sally Anne Struthers

Birth Place:Portland, Oregon, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Became a TV spokesperson for the Christian Children's Fund in the 1980s
  • Trained in acting at the Playhouse College of Theatre Arts
  • Earned her big break when she was featured as a dancer on a special of bandleader Herb Alpert
  • Is widely regarded for her child-like speaking voice
  • Believed that she had lost out on the part of Gloria Stivic in "All in the Family" to actresses Penny Marshall and Candice Azzara
  • Is a spokesperson for the International Correspondence Schools

Awards

  • 1972Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress - Television: nominated
  • 1972Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Comedy: winner
  • 1973Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress - Television: nominated
  • 1973Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Comedy: nominated
  • 1974Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress - Television: nominated
  • 1974Primetime Emmy-Best Supporting Actress in Comedy: nominated
  • 1977Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress - Television: nominated
  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series: winner
  • 2023Best Actress-Best Actor: winner
  • 2023Jury Prize-Best Ensemble Cast: winner