The fact that the show kept her motivated contributed considerably more to her achievement. Field’s stepfather was the reason of her rough upbringing. She utilized the chance to audition for the acting workshop at Columbia Pictures as a means of escape.

The California native went on to act in the sitcom “The Flying Nun,” which aired for three seasons from 1967 to 1970. In the series, she portrayed Sister Bertrille.

Afterward, Field, a newly awarded Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award winner, enrolled at Actors Studios from 1973 to 1975 to hone her acting talent and left as a dramatic actress. She later appeared in the 1976 film “Sybil,” which was when she garnered Hollywood’s attention by landing solid roles.

Field’s next role was as a union organizer in the drama film “Norma Rae” in 1979. For her performance, she bagged an Academy Award.

The Hall of Famer’s first breakout role was at the age of eighteen. She graduated from Birmingham High School in the Van Nuys neighborhood, where her love for acting developed.

The two-time Golden Globe Award winner participated in the drama club, which sparked her interest in pursuing an acting career after graduation. However, the renowned star initially had no plans after high school because she never sat down for an SAT test.