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Actor

Sally Struthers: Movies & Box Office

films
17
on screen
1970–2023
box office
$9.72K
average score
77
Born
July 28, 1947 (age 79)
Birthplace
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Full name
Sally Anne Struthers
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress, activist
Years active
1970-present
Spouses
William C. Rader
Children
1
Career at a glance

Sally Struthers's Career in Numbers

Sally Struthers's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sally Struthers works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Five Easy Pieces (1970) to Very Frightening Tales (2023), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Sally Struthers Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 6
  2. 1980s 3
  3. 1990s 2
  4. 2000s 1
  5. 2010s 3
  6. 2020s 2

The 1970s were Sally Struthers's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Sally Struthers Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 4
  • Drama 4
  • Tv movie 3
  • Music 2
  • Family 2
  • Horror 1
  • Action 1

Comedy is the genre Sally Struthers has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of drama (4).

Sally Struthers Career Milestones

First film
Five Easy Pieces 1970
Biggest box office hit
The Getaway $9.59K worldwide
Best-rated film
Christmas Harmony Movie Echo Score 77
Newest film
Very Frightening Tales 2023
17 credits

Sally Struthers Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sally Struthers is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Sally Struthers?

Sally Struthers was born in Portland, Oregon, U.S. in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1970, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sally Anne Struthers, born on July 28, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, rose from a modest upbringing in a single‑parent household to become one of television’s most recognizable faces. The daughter of Margaret Caroline (née Jernes) and surgeon Robert Alden Struthers, she was the younger of two sisters and grew up with Norwegian immigrant grandparents. After her father left when she was nine, her mother worked for the Bonneville Power Administration while battling depression, a struggle that profoundly shaped Sally’s later commitment to activism. Her breakthrough came in the early 1970s when producer Norman Lear spotted her dancing on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and cast her as Gloria Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family. The role earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards (1972, 1979) and cemented her status as a cultural icon, while also exposing her to the challenges of typecasting and contractual disputes with Lear. Beyond Gloria, Struthers showcased her versatility with memorable voice work as Pebbles Flintstone, Rebecca Cunningham on TaleSpin, and Charlene Sinclair on Dinosaurs, as well as guest appearances on Gilmore Girls and Still Standing. Her stage career includes notable performances in The Odd Couple, Annie, and a celebrated turn as Dolly Levi in the 50th‑anniversary production of Hello, Dolly!.

In addition to her acting achievements, Struthers has been a fervent activist, serving as a spokesperson for the Christian Children’s Fund (later ChildFund) and championing the rights of impoverished children worldwide. She also appeared in commercials for the International Correspondence School, delivering the iconic line “Do you want to make more money? Sure, we all do!”. Her personal life saw a marriage to psychiatrist William C. Rader in 1977, with whom she had a daughter, Samantha, before divorcing in 1983. Today, she continues to act, most recently portraying Virginia Foldau in the Netflix series A Man on the Inside, while remaining a vocal advocate for humanitarian causes.

FAQ

Sally Struthers: Questions & Answers

How many movies Sally Struthers has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Sally Struthers been in?

Sally Struthers is credited on 17 films, from 1970 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sally Struthers's highest-grossing movie?

The Getaway (1972) is Sally Struthers's biggest box office hit, with $9.59K worldwide, ahead of Five Easy Pieces (1970) ($127). Across every film with box office figures, Sally Struthers's movies have made $9.72K.

Sally Struthers's biggest hits

What is the best Sally Struthers movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sally Struthers's best-rated film is Christmas Harmony (2018) with a score of 77.

Best Sally Struthers movies, ranked

How old is Sally Struthers?

Sally Struthers is 79 years old, born on July 28, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, U.S..

What is Sally Struthers's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sally Struthers's filmography is eVil Sublet (2023), in the role of Reena.

The Best Sally Struthers Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.

See the ranking

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