Career Timeline of Sandra Bullock: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Sandra Bullock made an impact.
Sandra Bullock is a highly acclaimed American actress and film producer known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. She was the highest-paid actress in both 2010 and 2014 and has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Her influence extends beyond acting, as she was recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2010, solidifying her status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.
1987: Acting Debut in Hangmen
In 1987, Sandra Bullock made her acting debut with a minor role in the thriller Hangmen.
1989: Role in Bionic Showdown
In 1989, Alan J. Levi offered Bullock a part in the made-for-television film Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman after being impressed by her performance in No Time Flat.
1990: Lead Role in Working Girl
In 1990, Bullock landed the lead role in the short-lived NBC television version of the film Working Girl.
1992: Appearance in Love Potion No. 9
In 1992, Bullock appeared in the film Love Potion No. 9.
1993: Roles in The Thing Called Love and Fire on the Amazon
In 1993, Bullock appeared in the films The Thing Called Love and Fire on the Amazon, before her supporting role in Demolition Man.
1993: Supporting Role in Demolition Man
In 1993, Bullock received early attention for her supporting role in the action film Demolition Man.
1994: Breakthrough in Speed
In 1994, Bullock had her breakthrough role in the action thriller Speed, which led to leading roles in other films.
1994: Release of 'Speed'
In 1994, Sandra Bullock starred in 'Speed', one of her highest-grossing film releases.
1995: Leading Role in While You Were Sleeping
In 1995, Bullock took on leading role in the romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping.
1995: While You Were Sleeping and The Net Release
In 1995, Sandra Bullock headlined the romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping and also starred in the thriller The Net.
1995: Won Awards for Speed
In 1995, Sandra Bullock won Best Female Performance and Most Desirable Female at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in Speed.
1996: Leading Role in A Time to Kill
In 1996, Bullock played a leading role in the drama A Time to Kill.
1996: Release of 'A Time to Kill'
In 1996, Sandra Bullock starred in 'A Time to Kill', one of her highest-grossing film releases.
1996: A Time to Kill release
In 1996, Sandra Bullock starred in A Time to Kill, a legal drama based on John Grisham's novel.
1997: Speed 2: Cruise Control release
In 1997, Sandra Bullock starred in Speed 2: Cruise Control, which she later disparaged, for financial backing for her next project.
1998: Leading Role in Hope Floats
In 1998, Bullock played a leading role in the drama Hope Floats.
1998: Release of 'The Prince of Egypt'
In 1998, Sandra Bullock starred in 'The Prince of Egypt', one of her highest-grossing film releases.
1998: Hope Floats release
In 1998, Sandra Bullock starred in Hope Floats, where she played an unassuming housewife.
1998: Starring in Practical Magic
In 1998, Sandra Bullock starred in the comedy Practical Magic alongside Nicole Kidman as two witch sisters.
1999: Forces of Nature Release
In 1999, Sandra Bullock co-starred in the romantic comedy 'Forces of Nature' alongside Ben Affleck. Affleck noted Bullock was being sought after for many female lead roles at the time.
1999: Starring in Forces of Nature
In 1999, Sandra Bullock played a free-spirited drifter in the romantic comedy Forces of Nature.
2000: Success in Miss Congeniality
In 2000, Bullock achieved further success with the comedy Miss Congeniality.
2000: Starring in Miss Congeniality and 28 Days
In 2000, Sandra Bullock starred in the comedy Miss Congeniality and the dramedy 28 Days.
2002: Executive Producer of George Lopez
From 2002, Bullock served as an executive producer on the ABC sitcom George Lopez.
2002: Success in Two Weeks Notice
In 2002, Bullock achieved further success with the comedy Two Weeks Notice.
2002: Production of Two Weeks Notice and George Lopez Sitcom
In 2002, Sandra Bullock produced the film 'Two Weeks Notice' and the sitcom 'George Lopez' through her production company, Fortis Films.
2002: Starring in Murder by Numbers and Two Weeks Notice
In 2002, Sandra Bullock starred in the psychological thriller Murder by Numbers and the romantic comedy Two Weeks Notice.
2004: Donation to Tsunami Relief
In 2004, Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to relief efforts following the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis.
March 24, 2005: Sandra Bullock receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On March 24, 2005, Sandra Bullock received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2005: Produced Miss Congeniality 2
In 2005, Bullock produced Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous through her production company, Fortis Films.
2005: Production of Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
In 2005, Sandra Bullock produced the film 'Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous' through her production company, Fortis Films.
2006: Starred in The Lake House and Infamous
In 2006, Sandra Bullock reunited with Keanu Reeves for The Lake House and played Harper Lee in Infamous.
2007: Starring in Premonition
In 2007, Bullock starred in the thriller Premonition.
2007: Executive Producer of George Lopez
In 2007, Sandra Bullock was the executive producer of the sitcom George Lopez.
2007: George Lopez Sitcom Production Ends
In 2007, Sandra Bullock's production company, Fortis Films, ended production of the sitcom 'George Lopez'.
2009: Success in The Proposal and The Blind Side
In 2009, Bullock achieved further success with the comedy The Proposal and also starred in the drama The Blind Side.
2009: Produced All About Steve
In 2009, Bullock produced All About Steve through her production company, Fortis Films.
2009: Starred in The Proposal and The Blind Side, Won Razzie and Oscar
In 2009, Sandra Bullock starred in The Proposal and The Blind Side, also winning both the Razzie Award for Worst Actress for All About Steve and the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Blind Side.
2009: Awards for 'The Blind Side'
In 2009, Sandra Bullock's performance in 'The Blind Side' earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.
2010: Donation to Haiti Earthquake Relief
In 2010, Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to relief efforts in Haiti following the Haiti earthquake.
2010: Highest-Paid Actress and Time's 100 Most Influential
In 2010, Sandra Bullock was the highest-paid actress and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
2010: Highest-Paid Actress and Career Decisions
In 2010, Sandra Bullock was the world's highest-paid actress and was being considered for numerous leading roles, but chose to focus on her personal life and become more selective about her projects.
2010: Public Service Announcement for Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Clean-up
In 2010, Sandra Bullock, along with other public figures, made a public service announcement urging people to sign a petition for clean-up efforts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
2011: Donation to Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami Relief
In 2011, Sandra Bullock donated $1 million following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
2011: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Release
In 2011, Sandra Bullock starred alongside Tom Hanks in the drama 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close', a film adaptation based on the novel of the same name, where she played the widow of a victim of the September 11 attacks. Despite mixed reviews, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. Bullock was nominated for Favorite Actress Drama by Teen Choice Awards.
October 4, 2013: Gravity Release
On October 4, 2013, 'Gravity', starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, premiered at the 70th Venice Film Festival and was released to coincide with the beginning of World Space Week. The sci-fi thriller received universal critical acclaim, with Bullock's performance being considered one of the best of her career.
2013: Releases of 'The Heat' and 'Gravity'
In 2013, Sandra Bullock starred in 'The Heat' and 'Gravity', both of which became some of her highest-grossing film releases.
2013: Starring in Gravity and The Heat
In 2013, Sandra Bullock starred in Gravity and The Heat. She was also nominated for Academy Award for Gravity.
2013: Release of Gravity
In 2013, Sandra Bullock starred in the movie Gravity.
2013: Awards nomination for 'Gravity'
In 2013, Sandra Bullock was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her performance in 'Gravity'.
2014: Gravity Bear Statue Design
In 2014, Sandra Bullock designed a space-themed Paddington Bear statue, named "Gravity Bear" which references her film 'Gravity'. It was auctioned to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).
2014: Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actress
In 2014, Sandra Bullock was Hollywood's highest-paid actress.
2015: Release of 'Minions'
In 2015, Sandra Bullock starred in 'Minions', one of her highest-grossing film releases.
2015: Minions and Our Brand Is Crisis Release
In 2015, Sandra Bullock voiced Scarlet Overkill in the animated film 'Minions', which became her highest-grossing film. Also in 2015, she starred in and executive produced the drama 'Our Brand Is Crisis', which had the worst wide release opening of her career, despite Variety considering Bullock's role one of the best in recent years.
2017: Donation to Hurricane Harvey Relief
In 2017, Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to support relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
2018: Starring in Ocean's 8 and Bird Box
In 2018, Bullock starred in Ocean's 8 and Bird Box.
2018: Ocean's 8 Release
In 2018, Sandra Bullock starred as Debbie Ocean in 'Ocean's 8', a spin-off of the Ocean's Eleven franchise. The film had the best debut for the franchise.
2018: Release of 'Ocean's 8'
In 2018, Sandra Bullock starred in 'Ocean's 8', one of her highest-grossing film releases.
2021: Starring in The Unforgivable
In 2021, Bullock starred in the drama The Unforgivable.
2021: The Unforgivable Release
In 2021, Sandra Bullock starred in Nora Fingscheidt's drama 'The Unforgivable' for Netflix, playing a woman released from prison. It became the fifth most-streamed film on the platform at the time of its release.
2022: Starring in The Lost City
In 2022, Bullock starred in The Lost City.
2022: The Lost City and Bullet Train Release
In 2022, Sandra Bullock starred in 'The Lost City' and featured in 'Bullet Train'. The success of 'The Lost City' made Bullock the first actress to have $100 million earners in live-action star vehicles over four different decades.
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