Sandra Bullock
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I'd rather take risks than make something that's cookie cutter.
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Birthdate :July 26, 1964
Location :Arlington , Virginia
Country :United States
Sign : Leo
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Job :actresses
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1942
Daughter of a German opera singer and voice teacher, Helga Bullock and an American voice coach, John W. Bullock (born 1925).1942
Daughter of a German opera singer and voice teacher, Helga Bullock (1942-2000) and an American voice coach, John W. Bullock (born 1925).1982
Graduated from Washington-Lee H.S. in Arlington, Virginia in 1982. She was a cheerleader. (Shirley MacLaine (who was also a cheerleader) and Warren Beatty also attended this high school).1982
Attended East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina (1982-1986).1986
Lived in New York for three years (1986-1989).1988
Her performance in off-Broadway play "No Time Flat" got her an agent and a very important audition. The audition was for Bionic Showdown: Bionic Woman and the Six Million Dollar Man (1989) (TV), and theatre critic John Simon praised her performance too. [1988]1990
Replaced Nancy McKeon in the sitcom "Working Girl" .1990
Replaced Nancy McKeon in the sitcom "Working Girl" (1990).1990
Auditioned 5 times before getting the part in the TV series "Working Girl" (1990).1991
Friends with photographer Karen Hardyn Bystedt since 1991.1992
Was considered for the role of Helen Lyle in Candyman .1992
Was considered for the role of Helen Lyle in Candyman (1992).1993
Replaced Lori Petty in Demolition Man .1993
Wrote and performed her own song "Heaven Knocking On My Door" in The Thing Called Love .1993
Wrote and performed her own song "Heaven Knocking On My Door" in The Thing Called Love (1993).1993
Replaced Lori Petty in Demolition Man (1993).1994
Voted "Best Actress" by viewers of MTV's "The Big Picture" in 1994 and 1995.1994
Voted "Best Actress" by viewers of MTV's "The Big Picture" in 1994 and 1995.1995
Voted best actress by the readers of the "US Magazine" in 1995.1995
Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#27). 1995
She replaced Demi Moore in While You Were Sleeping 1995
She replaced Demi Moore in While You Were Sleeping (1995)1995
Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#27). [1995]1995
Voted best actress by the readers of the "US Magazine" in 1995.1995
Shared her house with her sister Gesine while she was attending law school. [1995]1995
Her sister Gesine studied law in Southwestern, Los Angeles. [1995]1996
Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world 1996
While working on Two If by Sea , discovered she is allergic to horses.1996
Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [1996]1996
While working on Two If by Sea (1996), discovered she is allergic to horses.1996
When she was attending college, she won a disco dancing contest with her pal Mark Brunetz. He was her date to the Oscars in 1996.1996
Earned a diving certification before shooting Speed 2. [1996]1996
His father has been her manager since 1996.1997
Ranked #58 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. 1997
Ranked #58 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997]1998
Has directed only one film, the 1998 movie Making Sandwiches (she also wrote it). Bullock said in a Reader's Digest interview that she directed the film to "educate herself" about directing and came away concluding that while she enjoys producing and acting, she does not have the talent to "lead" a film by being a director.1998
1998: Golden Globes Awards Presenter: "Best Movie Comedy/Musical"1998
1998: Golden Globes Awards Presenter: "Best Movie Comedy/Musical"1998
Has directed only one film, the 1998 movie Making Sandwiches (1998) (she also wrote it). Bullock said in a Reader's Digest interview that she directed the film to "educate herself" about directing and came away concluding that while she enjoys producing and acting, she does not have the talent to "lead" a film by being a director.1998
Wasn't gonna do the Speed sequel, after knowing that Keanu Reeves had passed on it, but she reached an agreement with 20th Century Fox, in which they would endorse her upcoming movie, Hope Floats (1998).1999
Was considered for the lead in Runaway Bride .1999
On People (USA) magazine's '50 Most Beautiful' list. 1999
On People (USA) magazine's '50 Most Beautiful' list. [1999]1999
Was considered for the lead in Runaway Bride (1999).1999
She was the celebrity Monarch in the Krewe of Orpheus Parade, in the Mardi Gras. She was invited by former co-star Harry Connick Jr. [February 15, 1999]1999
Her sister Gesine got married in Sandra's Texas ranch to storyboard artist Raymond Prado. [3 April 1999]1999
Men's Fitness magazine - one of the Hollywood's 10 hottest women. [October 1999]2000
Spent time at a Rehabilitation Clinic to research her role in 28 Days .2000
Appeared in Bob Schneider's video 'Round and Round' .2000
While filming 28 Days , in New York, she stayed in former co-star Dennis Hopper's apartment.2000
Owns a house in Austin, Texas where she filmed some scenes in Miss Congeniality .2000
Her mother, opera singer Helga Bullock, died in Arlington, VA. 2000
Was jokingly thrown in a pool by George Clooney and Tom Cruise at Joel Schumacher's birthday party in 2000. She talked to InStyle magazine about this story in 2005 and also mentioned it in her Oscar acceptance speech in 2010.2000
Spent time at a Rehabilitation Clinic to research her role in 28 Days (2000).2000
Appeared in Bob Schneider's video 'Round and Round' (2000).2000
While filming 28 Days (2000), in New York, she stayed in former co-star Dennis Hopper's apartment.2000
Owns a house in Austin, Texas where she filmed some scenes in Miss Congeniality (2000).2000
Was jokingly thrown in a pool by George Clooney and Tom Cruise at Joel Schumacher's birthday party in 2000. She talked to InStyle magazine about this story in 2005 and also mentioned it in her Oscar acceptance speech in 2010.2000
Her mother, opera singer Helga Bullock, died in Arlington, VA. [April 4, 2000]2000
Supports several charities. In 2000, she received the Inspiration of the Year award, for her support of charities such as: PETA, AIDS, Pedriatics, Cancer, etc.2000
Miss Congeniality (2000) was filmed in her home city, Austin, Texas.2001
Her younger sister is Gesine Bullock-Prado, a lawyer and Vice-President of Fortis Films, aged 33 .2001
Known for her generous donations, she donated $1 million to the American Red Cross after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Did the same, again donating $1 million to the Red Cross, after the tsunami- disaster in Asia in 2004. She again donated $1 million, this time to Doctors Without Borders, after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.2001
Her younger sister is Gesine Bullock-Prado, a lawyer and Vice-President of Fortis Films, aged 33 (2001).2001
Donated the dress she wore for the 'Practical Magic' premiere to be auctioned at Charity Auction at eBay in benefit of The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. [October 2001]2001
Voted the 'most wanted to see star' by US Military Personnel serving in the Balkans. [May 2001]2002
Was in a relationship with Ryan Gosling, who was more than 16 years her junior (May 2002-July 2003).2002
Began a relationship with "Monster Garage" actor Jesse James (December 2003).2002
Listed by Premiere magazine as one of the 100 most powerful people in Hollywood # 62. [April 2002]2003
Played the love interest of both stars of "Nip/Tuck" . She played the girlfriend of Dylan Walsh's character in The Lake House and the wife of Julian McMahon's character in Premonition .2003
Played the love interest of both stars of "Nip/Tuck" (2003). She played the girlfriend of Dylan Walsh's character in The Lake House (2006) and the wife of Julian McMahon's character in Premonition (2007/I).2005
She was originally cast as Rafi in Prime but two weeks before principal photography, was dropped due to script differences between her and writer/director Ben Younger. Uma Thurman stepped in quickly to replace her.2005
Married actor Jesse James in a sunset ceremony on a ranch outside Santa Barbara, California. They celebrated with several hundred guests including Jamie Lee Curtis, Hugh Grant, Keanu Reeves, William Shatner, Regina King and some member of the Hell's Angels.. 2005
Was considered for the role of "Harper Lee" in Capote , and later got the role in Infamous . Both films concern Truman Capote's researching and writing of In Cold Blood .2005
She was originally cast as Rafi in Prime (2005) but two weeks before principal photography, was dropped due to script differences between her and writer/director Ben Younger. Uma Thurman stepped in quickly to replace her.2005
Married actor Jesse James in a sunset ceremony on a ranch outside Santa Barbara, California. They celebrated with several hundred guests including Jamie Lee Curtis, Hugh Grant, Keanu Reeves, William Shatner, Regina King and some member of the Hell's Angels.. [16 July 2005]2005
Was considered for the role of "Harper Lee" in Capote (2005), and later got the role in Infamous (2006). Both films concern Truman Capote's researching and writing of In Cold Blood (1967).2007
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $10 million.2007
Named Empire Magazines #66 in the list of 100 Sexiest Stars .2007
Named Empire Magazines #66 in the list of 100 Sexiest Stars (2007).2008
Sandra and her husband, Jesse James, were unhurt after a head-on crash with a drunken driver in Massachusetts on April 18, 2008. Both vehicles were totaled but no one was hurt.2009
She is one of 14 actors to win the Academy Award for playing a real-life person who was still alive on the evening of the award ceremony for playing Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side .2009
Canceled her appearances at the British and German movie premiere of The Blind Side in the wake of model Michelle McGee's claims that she had an affair with Bullock's husband Jesse James while she was working on the set of The Blind Side . After she backed out of the premieres, both events were canceled as a red carpet event. 2009
Is one of four actresses to win both, the Oscar for Best Actress and the Razzie for Worst Actress, along with Halle Berry, Faye Dunaway and Liza Minnelli. Bullock is the only one to be nominated for and win both awards in the same year (for The Blind Side and All About Steve ). She was presented with the awards within two days in 2010.2009
By starring in The Blind Side she became the only actress to date to have a film marketed with her name solely above the title (i.e. based on her star power alone, and not a franchise or tentpoll picture) pass the $200 million mark in domestic gross.2009
Has designed special seat-belts so her pet dogs, Ruby and Poppy, can ride safely in her car .2009
By starring in The Blind Side (2009) she became the only actress to date to have a film marketed with her name solely above the title (i.e. based on her star power alone, and not a franchise or tentpoll picture) pass the $200 million mark in domestic gross.2009
Is one of four actresses to win both, the Oscar for Best Actress and the Razzie for Worst Actress, along with Halle Berry, Faye Dunaway and Liza Minnelli. Bullock is the only one to be nominated for and win both awards in the same year (for The Blind Side (2009) and All About Steve (2009)). She was presented with the awards within two days in 2010.2009
She is one of 14 actors to win the Academy Award for playing a real-life person who was still alive on the evening of the award ceremony for playing Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side (2009).2009
Canceled her appearances at the British and German movie premiere of The Blind Side (2009) in the wake of model Michelle McGee's claims that she had an affair with Bullock's husband Jesse James while she was working on the set of The Blind Side (2009). After she backed out of the premieres, both events were canceled as a red carpet event. [March 2010]2009
Has designed special seat-belts so her pet dogs, Ruby and Poppy, can ride safely in her car [April 8, 2009].2010
Separated from husband Jesse James following the revelation of his 11-month affair with tattoo model Michelle McGee .2010
Adopted a one-week-old baby boy, named Louis Bardo Bullock, from New Orleans. Initially began adoption proceedings with husband Jesse James before going on to adopt Louis as a single parent (January 2010).2010
Merited a place in Time magazine's - The 100 Most Influential People in the World ("Artists" category) - with an homage penned by Betty White. 2010
Separated from husband Jesse James following the revelation of his 11-month affair with tattoo model Michelle McGee (15 March 2010).2010
Revealed in People magazine in April 2010 that she started to adopt a one-week-old baby boy, named Louis Bardo Bullock, from New Orleans in January 2010. Initially began adoption proceedings with husband Jesse James before they split in April 2010 and going on to adopt Louis as a single parent after they divorced.2010
Received the American Riviera Award at the 2010 Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2010.2010
Merited a place in Time magazine's - The 100 Most Influential People in the World ("Artists" category) - with an homage penned by Betty White. [May 10, 2010]2010
Named person of the year for 2010 by People Magazine.2010
Filed for divorce from Jesse James in April 2010.2011
Returned to work twelve months after adopting her son Louis in order to begin filming Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011).
