Sandra Bullock
Date of birth
26th July, 1964
Occupation
Actor
Sex
1st January, 1970
Height
1.71
Sandra Bullock (born 26.7.1964)
Sandra Bullock is an American actress, who rose to fame in the 1990s with her roles in films such as Speed and While You Were Sleeping.
Childhood: Sandra Bullock was born in Arlington County, Virginia. Her mother, Helga, was a German opera singer and her father, John, was a Pentagon contractor, as well as a part-time vocal coach, from Alabama.
Bullock lived in Nuremberg, Germany until she was 12 years old. She was a member of the children's opera choir at the Staatstheater Nürnberg. She would travel with her mother on opera tours and often took small parts in the productions herself. Bullock remains a German citizen.
Whilst living in the USA, Sandra Bullock attended Washington-Lee High School. She was involved in a number of school theatre performances, as well as being a member of the cheerleading squad. She later attended East Carolina University but dropped out shortly before she was due to graduate, in order to pursue her acting career.
Acting Career: Bullock moved to Manhattan and took acting classes at the Neighborhood Playhouse. She eventually earned herself a role in the off-Broadway production of No Time Flat. Her performance impressed Alan J. Levi, who offered her a part in the 1989 TV movie Bionic Showdown: the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman.
In the early 1990s, Bullock took roles in a number of independent productions and also took the lead role in a TV adaptation of the film Working Girl, which was shown in 1990. In 1993, she agreed to appear naked in Fire in the Amazon, as long as the nudity was shown tastefully. She reportedly used duct tape to retain some modesty but it proved somewhat painful to remove.
In 1993, Sandra Bullock starred alongside Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes in Demolition Man. Although this was not one of her more memorable Hollywood performances, it did lead to her being cast in her breakthrough role in Speed.
Speed, which also starred Keanu Reeves, was a huge box office hit and propelled Bullock to international stardom. Sandra built on the success of Speed, with lead roles in While You Were Sleeping (replacing the original choice of Demi Moore for the role) and Miss Congeniality, a light-hearted comedy.
Bullock went on to reprise two of her hit roles. She starred in Speed 2, although Keanu Reeves declined the offer to re-appear in the sequel. She also starred in Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous. By this point in her career, Bullock was commanding huge sums for her appearances, earning a reported $17.5 million for the Miss Congeniality sequel.
In 2002, Bullock starred opposite Hugh Grant in Two Weeks' Notice, a film that was reasonably well-received across the globe.
Two years later, Sandra Bullock appeared in Crash. Many film critics argued that it was a career-best performance for Bullock.
2006 saw Bullock appearing on screen with Keanu Reeves once more in The Lake House, a romantic drama that revolves around the notion of time travel. The next year, she starred in Premonition, with Julian McMahon.
Business: Sandra Bullock owns her own film production company, Fortis Films. Her sister Gesine is the company's president and her father is the CEO.
Bullock also runs a restaurant in Austin, Texas, named Bess Bistro.
Personal Life: Sandra Bullock once dated Tate Donovan. The pair were briefly engaged but spilt after just four years together.
Bullock has also been romantically linked to co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Ryan Gosling, as well as the musician Bob Schneider and the football player Troy Aikman.
In 2005, Bullock married the host of Monster Garage, Jesse James.
In December 2000, Sandra Bullock survived a plane crash when a chartered business plane hit a snowbank at Jackson Hole Airport.
In 2007, Sandra Bullock won a restraining order against Marcia Diana Valentine, an obsessed fan who tried to run over Bullock's husband, Jesse James, in their own driveway.
Sandra Bullock's New Film Role Caused 'Blood And Tears'
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 December 2018
The actress' latest film, Bird Box, required her to be blindfolded for the majority
Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock's latest film sees her play a pregnant mother forced to navigate her children to safety blindfolded to avoid a mysterious force with only one rule - if you see it, you will take your own life. So dedicated to the role was she, Bullock played all the scenes properly blindfolded - and has revealed there were blood and tears along the way.
Bullock stars in 'Ocean's 8' alongside the likes of Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett and other big names, and in a world where reboots of films using females instead of the standard group of men sees the insecure immediately step forward to slam the decision, it was always going to be a challenge to make the movie a success.
Continue reading: Sandra Bullock Was "Mad" To See Such Negativity Surrounding The 'Ghostbusters' Reboot
Sandra Bullock's Stalker Reportedly Found Dead After Police Stand-Off
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 May 2018
Joshua James Corbett, convicted of stalking and burglary against Bullock in 2014, was discovered dead at his property in California on Wednesday.
A man previously convicted of stalking Hollywood star Sandra Bullock has reportedly been found dead at his home in Los Angeles, following a lengthy stand-off with armed police.
NBC Los Angeles reported on Wednesday evening (May 2nd) that Joshua James Corbett died of a self-inflicted injury at his home in La Crescenta, California, something later confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department.
According to the L.A. County Sherriff’s Department, the situation arose when police attempted to serve a warrant at Corbett’s residence. As a result, he barricaded himself inside the property, after which SWAT team responders were called out to the property when Corbett claimed he had a weapon and threatened to kill officers.
Continue reading: Sandra Bullock's Stalker Reportedly Found Dead After Police Stand-Off
The Heist Is On! Here's Your First Look At All-Female 'Ocean's Eight'
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 January 2017
Sandra Bullock leads an all female cast who will attempt to pull off the heist of the century.
Next summer eight women will attempt to pull off the heist of the century at the annual Met Ball in New York City.
Warner Bros have just released the first cast picture from the upcoming Ocean’s Eight movie, showing the film’s star-studded female line-up riding the NYC subway.
Continue reading: The Heist Is On! Here's Your First Look At All-Female 'Ocean's Eight'
Pop star Rhianna filming scenes for the new 'Ocean's Eight' movie on the Streets of New York City, United States - Monday 7th November 2016
Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter seen filming scenes for Gary Ross' 'Ocean's Eight' in Midtown. The movie, which also stars Sandra Bullock and Anna Hathaway, is set to open in 2018. New York, United States - Wednesday 26th October 2016
Sandra Bullock Adopts A Daughter! Plus, 10 More Celebrity Adoptions
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 December 2015
Stars just love opening their hearts to the less fortunate.
Sandra Bullock welcomes a new addition to her family in the form of her 3-year-old adopted daughter Laila; a little girl from Louisiana who was previously living in foster care. And it seems she has fit in with Bullock and her new brother Louis just fine.
Bullock, who has no biological children, embarked on her first adoption venture in New Orleans with baby Louis who is now 5. And it seems that she can't get enough of life as a single parent because now she's added a little girl to her brood. Adoption is not uncommon amongst celebrities, who choose to use their privilege to help out the disadvantaged in society (whether it be local or overseas). To name just a few star parents...
Continue reading: Sandra Bullock Adopts A Daughter! Plus, 10 More Celebrity Adoptions
Sandra Bullock's Our Brand Is Crisis Charts Her Worst Ever Opening Friday
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2015
With mediocre reviews, even Bullock can't drag people to see her in this political comedy
Sandra Bullock’s Our Brand Is Crisis has given the Hollywood superstar her lowest opening Friday at the box office since she first graced our screens with her wonderful talent. The 51-year-old actress took the lead role in the political comedy but it is likely to sit as her lowest opening weekend ever for a remotely wide release.
Continue reading: Sandra Bullock To Lead All-Female Cast Of 'Ocean's Eleven' Re-Make
Our Brand Is Crisis Takes Sandra Bullock To The Dark Side
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 October 2015
The actress says the corrupt themes have always been a part of our society.
The lead role in the political comedy Our Brand Is Crisis was originally going to be played by one of the film's producers, George Clooney. When he dropped out, another producer stepped in: Sandra Bullock. Yes, the screenplay was revamped to change the gender of the character.
And Bullock loved playing her, even with the dark subtext. "What we show in the film is happening now for real - the backstabbing, the political chicanery and the rest," she says. "It happens every day, but not just in America and not just in politics. Every big business has its spin doctors, attorneys and manipulators, including the dark ones they never talk about who go in, fix and destroy things and then clean up the mess afterward. It's everywhere. Wherever there's money and power involved, you have levels of this happening."
Continue reading: Our Brand Is Crisis Takes Sandra Bullock To The Dark Side
Sandra Bullock Reveals How George Clooney Once Acted As Her Wingman
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 October 2015
Sandra Bullock reminisces about how George Clooney once acted as her wing-man.
Sandra Bullock has revealed how George Clooney once acted as cupid and helped her find a boyfriend. On Monday (26th October), Bullock appeared at the L.A. premiere of her new film, Our Brand Is Crisis, when she detailed how Clooney once helped with her love life.
Continue reading: Sandra Bullock Reveals How George Clooney Once Acted As Her Wingman
Sandra Bullock: I Wanted 'Our Brand Is Crisis' Director David Gordon Green On Board For 'Selfish Reasons'
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 October 2015
Sandra Bullock wanted a director that could bring out the best in her.
Sandra Bullock leads the cast for true story drama 'Our Brand Is Crisis', and while she's well known for some impressive acting stints throughout her career, she's crediting director David Gordon Green for her work in this movie; a filmmaker who came on board after a long struggle to find the perfect director.
Bullock stars as a political campaign expert named Jane with a questionable past, who nearly loses sight of her own morals in a bid to beat her rival Pat Candy (Billy Bob Thornton) in the presidential victory race and clear her less then clean record. It's not just a straightforward drama though; as can be expected from Bullock, there's plenty of humour there and a whole lot of heart, creating something that she describes as 'emotionally complex' and thus a daunting task for any director.
Continue reading: Sandra Bullock: I Wanted 'Our Brand Is Crisis' Director David Gordon Green On Board For 'Selfish Reasons'
Sandra Bullock - Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Our Brand Is Crisis" at TCL Chinese Theatre - Hollywood, California, United States - Tuesday 27th October 2015
Sandra Bullock - BFI London Film Festival: 'Gravity' Gala Screening held at the Odeon Leicester Square - Arrivals. - London, United Kingdom - Thursday 10th October 2013
Sandra Bullock and Louis Bullock - Sandra Bullock, along with her son Louis and a bodyguard, arrive at LAX airport - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Thursday 22nd August 2013