Sondra Locke - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 28, 1944 |
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| Died | November 03, 2018 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Shelbyville, Tennessee, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Sondra Locke's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-nominated performance in 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' (1968), and frequent collaborations with Clint Eastwood in films such as 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' (1976), 'The Gauntlet' (1977), and 'Every Which Way but Loose' (1978). |
Intro
Sondra Locke was an American actress and director who became known for her roles in films during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in partnership with Clint Eastwood. She received critical acclaim early in her career for her performance in 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' (1968), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Early Life & Background
Sondra Locke was born Sandra Louise Smith in Shelbyville, Tennessee. She graduated as valedictorian from Shelbyville Central High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University, where she studied drama.
Career Highlights
- Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' (1968)
- Starred in several successful films with Clint Eastwood, including 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' and 'Every Which Way but Loose'
- Transitioned into directing, with credit for films such as 'Ratboy' (1986)
- Locke's career faced turmoil after her professional and personal split from Clint Eastwood, leading to lawsuits and public legal battles.
Trivia
- Locke changed her name from Sandra Smith to Sondra Locke early in her career.
- She won a nationwide talent search to land her debut film role in 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter'.
- She published an autobiography, 'The Good, the Bad, and the Very Ugly', in 1997.
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Sondra Locke was born the 28 May 1944.
Shelbyville, Tennessee, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 28th, 1944, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 28th, 1944 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'll Be Seeing You by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (Vocal Frank Sinatra)
- Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley
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