Sally Kellerman

Biography: Bitten by the acting bug in high school, statuesque leading lady Sally Kellerman studied with Jeff Corey and at Actors Studio West before making her film debut in Reform School Girl (1959). In the 1960s, she built up her reputation with offbeat guest spots on such TV series as Bob Hope Chrysler Theatre, Slattery's People and It Takes a Thief. She also essayed small but attention-grabbing parts in films like The Boston Strangler (1968, as the only surviving victim) and The April Fools (1969). Her breakthrough role was her Oscar-nominated turn as Major "Hot-Lips" Houlihan in MASH--a role she very nearly talked herself out of. Upon reading the script, she angrily confronted director Robert Altman, raging over the insulting and humiliating aspects of the part. She was then mollified by Altman, who declared that her unbridled outrage was just what he wanted from "Hot Lips." Though MASH opened up better film opportunities for Kellerman, she continued playing more oddball characterBitten by the acting bug in high school, statuesque leading lady Sally Kellerman studied with Jeff Corey and at Actors Studio West before making her film debut in Reform School Girl (1959). In the 1960s, she built up her reputation with offbeat guest spots on such TV series as Bob Hope Chrysler Theatre, Slattery's People and It Takes a Thief. She also essayed small but attention-grabbing parts in films like The Boston Strangler (1968, as the only surviving victim) and The April Fools (1969). Her breakthrough role was her Oscar-nominated turn as Major "Hot-Lips" Houlihan in MASH--a role she very nearly talked herself out of. Upon reading the script, she angrily confronted director Robert Altman, raging over the insulting and humiliating aspects of the part. She was then mollified by Altman, who declared that her unbridled outrage was just what he wanted from "Hot Lips." Though MASH opened up better film opportunities for Kellerman, she continued playing more oddball character roles than traditional "star" assignments. From time to time, she has spelled her film activities with nightclub singing appearances. Previously married to director Rick Edelstein, Sally Kellerman is currently wed to Jonathan Kane, who has produced many of her more recent films. Expand

Sally Kellerman's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average career score: 53
Highest Metascore: 80 MASH
Lowest Metascore: 24 Moving Violations
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Negative: 4 out of 12
12 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
tbd The Remake Oct 21, 2016 Aunt Peg tbd
tbd When Bette Met Mae Aug 21, 2015 Narrator tbd
27 Delgo Dec 12, 2008 Narrator 3.7
61 Boynton Beach Club Aug 4, 2006 Sandy 6.5
38 Boris and Natasha Apr 17, 1992 Executive Producer / Natasha Fatale tbd
35 Three for the Road Apr 10, 1987 Blanche Kitteridge tbd
68 Back to School Jun 13, 1986 Dr. Diane Turner / Dr. Diane Turner / Dr. Diane Turner tbd
24 Moving Violations Apr 19, 1985 Judge Nedra Henderson / Judge Nedra Henderson tbd
65 Foxes Feb 29, 1980 Mary tbd
52 A Little Romance Apr 27, 1979 Kay King tbd
72 Brewster McCloud Dec 23, 1970 Louise tbd
80 MASH Jan 25, 1970 'Hot Lips' O'Houlihan / 'Hot Lips' O'Houlihan 5.9
47 The April Fools May 28, 1969 Phyllis Brubaker tbd
66 The Boston Strangler Oct 16, 1968 Dianne Cluny tbd