Sissy Spacek
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1949-12-25
    • Born Place: Quitman, Texas, USA
  • Also Known As:

    시시 스페이섹, سیسی اسپیسک

Sissy Spacek

Mary Elizabeth "Sissy" Spacek, born on December 25, 1949, in Quitman, Texas, is an American actress and singer widely celebrated for her ability to portray genuine and often vulnerable characters. Growing up in rural Texas, she initially pursued a singing career in New York City, even releasing a single under the stage name "Rainbo." However, her path shifted towards acting, leading her to study at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.Spacek's breakthrough role came in Terrence Malick's "Badlands" (1973), where her performance as a teenage girl involved in a murder spree garnered critical acclaim. She achieved international fame with her iconic portrayal of Carrie White in Brian De Palma's horror classic "Carrie" (1976), earning her first Academy Award nomination. Her career reached a pinnacle with her Academy Award-winning performance as country music legend Loretta Lynn in "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980), for which she famously insisted on performing all her own vocals.Throughout her extensive career, Spacek has consistently delivered powerful performances in a diverse range of films, earning six Academy Award nominations in total. Her notable works include "Missing" (1982), "The River" (1984), "Crimes of the Heart" (1986), David Lynch's "The Straight Story" (1999), and "In the Bedroom" (2001), which earned her another Oscar nomination. Beyond film, she has also appeared in television series like "Big Love," "Castle Rock," and "Night Sky." Married to production designer Jack Fisk since 1974, Spacek has maintained a relatively private life on a horse ranch in Virginia, a testament to her grounded nature despite her remarkable success in Hollywood.

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