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Sally Struthers

Sally Struthers, American actress

Born
July 28, 1947
Age in 2026
79
Zodiac sign
Leo
Birth year
1947

About Sally Struthers

Sally Anne Struthers (born July 28, 1947) is an American actress and activist. She is known for her portrayal of Gloria Stivic, the daughter of Archie and Edith Bunker on the sitcom All in the Family (1971–1978). For this role, Struthers received numerous accolades, including four Golden Globe Award nominations and five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, two of which she won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Struthers began her acting career in 1970 appearing on the variety shows The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Tim Conway Comedy Hour. The same year, she had a supporting role in Bob Rafelson's Five Easy Pieces, followed by another role in the Sam Peckinpah-directed thriller The Getaway (1972). She also worked as a voice actor, portraying Pebbles Flintstone on The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show (1971–1972). Struthers starred on All in the Family for eight seasons, between 1971 and 1978, as well as appearing in the spin-off series Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1982) and Gloria (1982–1983). She portrayed Marsha McMurray in the sitcom 9 to 5 (1986–1988) before resuming regular work as a voice actor for numerous Hanna-Barbera cartoons, including Yo Yogi! and Droopy, Master Detective, as well as TaleSpin and the ABC series Dinosaurs (1991–1994). Between 2000 and 2007, Struthers portrayed Babette Dell on the series Gilmore Girls. Since 2024, Struthers has played Virginia Foldau on the Netflix series A Man on the Inside. In addition to her acting work, Struthers is known for her longtime role as a spokesperson and activist for the Christian Children's Fund (later named ChildFund), advocating for impoverished children in developing countries.

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The world when Sally Struthers was born

Sally Struthers was born in 1947. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1947

  • #1 song"Near You" – Francis Craig
  • Top movieMiracle on 34th Street
  • Top TV showHowdy Doody
  • Best-selling bookThe Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentJackie Robinson breaks baseball's color barrier
  • Top headlineJackie Robinson breaks Major League Baseball's color barrier
  • Technology milestoneTransistor invented at Bell Labs
  • Defining fadFlying saucer mania
  • Notable inventionPolaroid instant camera
  • World population2.47 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderHarry S. Truman
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonPhiladelphia Warriors (BAA)
  • U.S. population144.1M

1947 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Sally Struthers's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19472026
Gas$0.23$3.45/gal
Average home$7,800$435,000
Average income$4,700$67,500
Minimum wage$0.40$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$0.40$11.95
Postage stamp$0.03$0.73
Population144.1M341 million

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