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Sandra Bullock - Overview

Date of Birth: Jul 26, 1964    
Place of Birth: Arlington, Virginia
Nationality: American
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One of Hollywood's leading contenders for the coveted title of "America's Sweetheart" in the mid-1990s, the unconventionally beautiful, raven-haired Sandra Bullock first gained widespread attention as Sylvester Stallone's partner in the satirical sci-fi actioner "Demolition Man" (1993). The daughter of a German opera singer mother and an American voice coach father, she began performing on stage as a child extra in her mother's operas. After college, Bullock landed some Off-Broadway roles and a part in the TV-movies "Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman" (NBC, 1989) and "The Preppie Murder" (1989) before nabbing the lead in the short-lived TV sitcom version of "Working Girl" (NBC, 1990).

After snagging the female lead in a small indie "Who Shot Patakango?" (1989), Bullock saw her feature career began to excel. She co-starred in the romantic comedy "Love Potion No. 9" and delivered a superb performance as a cynical feminist artist in "When the Party's Over" (both 1992). "Demolition Man,” coupled with her appearance as an aspiring ... Read More
2009
Co-starred with Bradley Cooper in the comedy, "All About Steve"; also served as a producer
2009
Nominated for the 2009 Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role ("The Blind Side")
2009
Nominated for the 2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama ("The Blind Side")
2009
Nominated for the 2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role ( "The Blind Side")
2009
Portrayed Leigh Anne Tuohy in the film adaptation of "The Blind Side"; based on the 2006 book by Michael Lewis; earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress
2009
Co-starred with Ryan Reynolds in the comedy "The Proposal"; also produced
2009
Portrayed Leigh Anne Tuohy in the film adaptation of "The Blind Side"; based on the 2006 book by Michael Lewis
Movie: The Blind Side (L-R) Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy and Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy in "The Blind Side."
Movie: The Blind Side (Center) Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side."
Movie: The Blind Side (L-R) Director John Lee Hancock and Sandra Bullock on the set of "The Blind Side."
Movie: The Blind Side (L-R) Jae Head as S.J. and Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side."
Movie: The Blind Side (L-R) Jae Head as S.J. and Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side."
Movie: The Blind Side (L-R) Jae Head as S.J., Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher and Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy in "The Blind Side."
Movie: The Blind Side (L-R) Kathy Bates as Miss Sue and Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side."
Movie: The Blind Side (L-R) Lily Collins as Collins, Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, Jae Head as S.J. and Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side."
Movie: The Blind Side (L-R) Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher and Lily Collins as Collins in "The Blind Side."
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