Sandra Annette Bullock: American
Actress Biography
Full Name: Sandra Annette Bullock
Date of Birth: July 26, 1964
Place of Birth: Arlington, Virginia, United States
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Religion: Raised Baptist, spiritually private
Profession: Actress, Producer, Philanthropist
Sandra Bullock is an award-winning American actress known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles.
Height: 5 feet 7½ inches (171 cm)
Weight:
Approximately 54 kg (119 lbs)
Education
High School: Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, Virginia
College: East Carolina University (ECU), Greenville, North Carolina
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama
Sandra studied acting and theater arts at ECU and moved to New York City after college to pursue her acting career.
Father: John W. Bullock – US Army employee and part-time voice coach
Mother: Helga Mathilde Meyer – German opera singer and voice teacher
Siblings: One younger sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado (former attorney and TV personality)
Children:
Adopted two children:
Louis Bardo Bullock (adopted in 2010)
Laila Bullock (adopted in 2015)
Former Spouse:
Jesse James (m. 2005; div. 2010)
Sandra is known for being very private about her personal life and raising her children outside the public eye.
Sandra Bullock's acting career began in the late 1980s with small roles in TV and film. Her breakthrough came with the action-thriller "Speed" (1994) alongside Keanu Reeves, which catapulted her to international fame.
She starred in numerous box-office hits, including:
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
Miss Congeniality (2000)
The Proposal (2009)
The Blind Side (2009)
Gravity (2013)
The Heat (2013)
Ocean's 8 (2018)
Birdbox (2018)
The Lost City (2022)
She is also a successful film producer, founding Fortis Films, which produced Miss Congeniality, The Proposal, and more.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Sandra Bullock's estimated net worth is around $250 million, earned through her film salaries, producing, and real estate investments.
She was once the highest-paid actress in the world and remains one of the most bankable female stars.
Awards
Academy Award (Oscar) – Best Actress for The Blind Side (2009)
Golden Globe Award – Best Actress in a Drama for The Blind Side
Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Performance (ensemble and individual)
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
People's Choice Awards – Multiple wins across decades
MTV Movie & TV Awards – Best Actress and comedic performances
