Sandra Annette Bullock was born on July 26, 1964, in Arlington, Virginia, to John W. Bullock, an Army employee and voice coach, and Helga Mathilde Meyer, an opera singer and voice teacher. She spent much of her childhood in Nuremberg, Germany, where her father was stationed. Bullock is of German and English descent. She attended Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, where she was a cheerleader and participated in school plays. She later attended East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, before moving to New York City to pursue an acting career.
Bullock began her acting career with minor roles in stage productions and independent films. She made her film debut in Hangmen (1987) and gained early television exposure in the short-lived NBC sitcom Working Girl (1990), a spin-off of the 1988 film. She appeared in several smaller films before her breakthrough role.
Bullock’s career gained significant momentum with her role in the action film Speed (1994), co-starring Keanu Reeves. The film was a critical and commercial success, establishing her as a leading actress. Subsequent roles in films like While You Were Sleeping (1995) and A Time to Kill (1996) further solidified her stardom.
Bullock has starred in a diverse range of films, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Some of her most popular and critically acclaimed films include: