Scene from Welcome to L.A. (1976)

Alternate Names: Rainbo, سیسی اسپیسک, 시시 스페이섹

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Prime Cut (1972) as Poppy

Most Important Roles:

• The Straight Story (1999) as Rose
• An American Haunting (2005) as Lucy Bell
• JFK (1991) as Liz Garrison
• Badlands (1974) as Holly Sargis
• Hot Rod (2007) as Marie Powell
• The Ring Two (2005) as Evelyn
• In the Bedroom (2001) as Ruth Fowler
• Acting 'Carrie' (2001) as Self
• Carrie (1976) as Carrie
• Blast from the Past (1999) as Helen

Career Highlights:

• The Straight Story (1999)
• An American Haunting (2005)
• JFK (1991)
• Badlands (1974)
• Hot Rod (2007)
• The Ring Two (2005)
• In the Bedroom (2001)
• Acting 'Carrie' (2001)
• Carrie (1976)
• Blast from the Past (1999)

Awards:

• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1981)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1986)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1980)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (2001)
• Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (2001)
• Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast (2011)
• Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead (2001)
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (2011)
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Mary Elizabeth 'Sissy' Spacek, born December 25, 1949 in Texas, is an acclaimed American actress and singer. She began her acting career as an extra in Andy Warhol's 'Women in Revolt' (1971), but gained recognition with her role in Terrence Malick's 'Badlands' (1973). Spacek rose to international prominence playing Carrie White in Brian De Palma's horror film 'Carrie' (1976). She also starred in 'Welcome to L.A.' (1976), a mosaic comedy-drama centered around relationships in Los Angeles. Among her numerous accolades, she has won an Academy Award for Best Actress ('Coal Miner's Daughter', 1980) and received multiple Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy nominations.