She was nominated for her screen debut in "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" (1968), based. [33], Locke was a cheerleader and class valedictorian in junior high. "[96], In 1975, Locke was cast in the western film The Outlaw Josey Wales as the love interest of Clint Eastwood's eponymous character. If Sudden Impact, their last film together, seemed brutal, that was nothing compared to the fallout from the couples relationship, which ended in 1989 with accusations from both sides: Locke pointed to Eastwoods infidelities and his tapping of her phone, while he complained that his generosity was being exploited by Locke and her close friend Gordon Anderson (a childhood friend whom she had married in 1967, though he was openly gay). She played Laura Lee, who joins Josey (Eastwood) on his quest to avenge his familys destruction during the civil war. [172] In November 1990, the parties reached a private settlement wherein Eastwood set up a $1.5 million multiyear film development/directing pact for Locke at Warner Bros. in exchange for dropping the suit. 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Vernon Scott. Actress. Verify and try again. Locke was an accomplished actress, making her debut in the 1968 drama The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter alongside Alan Arkin. Sondra Locke (1944 - 2018) was an Academy Award-nominated actress and frequent co-star of Clint Eastwood. Authorities were notified of her death, but it was not made public until 13 December. and co-chairman of Warner Bros., said when questioned that the deal did not guarantee any films would be produced and, because the deal was not exclusive, she was free to take projects to other studios. [131] She had simultaneously been wooed by screenwriter Philip Kaufman but chose Eastwood over him. [238], Cinematographer David Worth credits Locke with his big break. [136], On September 25, 1967,[61] Locke married sculptor Gordon Leigh Anderson[m] (born August 2, 1944, Batesville, Arkansas) at the First Presbyterian Church in Nashville,[143] one week after The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter commenced principal photography. [33] She also modeled for The Tennessean fashion page, acted in commercials for Rich-Schwartz ladies apparel and Southerland Gel mattresses, among others, and gained further stage experience in productions for Circle Players Inc.[42][57] In 1966, the 22-year-old appeared in a UPI wire photo that showed her cavorting in new fallen snow. Sondra Locke Obituary (1944 - 2018) - Legacy People can say, He made her famous; he gave her movies. He didnt give me moviesI did a job, she said. [210][v] The agreement with Warner Bros., Locke said, was "a happy ending. Locke got her big break in 1967 when she starred in The. [217] In September 1990, she confirmed reports that she had breast cancer. [86][87] She was then featured in William A. Fraker's underseen mystery A Reflection of Fear (1972), which required her to project the image of a character nearly half her age, and held the title role in The Second Coming of Suzanne (1974), winner of three gold medals at the Atlanta Film Festival. Roderick Mann. [100] Locke contended that the money WB pretended they were paying her came from Eastwood's pocket and was laundered through the operating budget of Unforgiven (1992). Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time, The 25 Best Shows on Netflix to Watch Right Now. People stopped calling. In Eastwoods more rough-and-tumble outings she could only appear incongruous. But according to Alanna Nashwho spent time with the real Colonel in the 90sthere were times when he was just as scary as what you see onscreen. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. "[177] Locke claimed Eastwood even sang "She Made Me Monogamous" to her. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [27][42][51][f] Donald blamed Gordon Anderson Locke's best friend since adolescence and future husband for the rift, claiming Anderson had "an almost hypnotic spell on her. (December 14, 2018). [32][41] Locke testified that after she and Eastwood made their final joint appearance on January 6 at the American Cinema Awards, they spent exactly two nights together,[163] without intimate contact. [180] The avowal made Locke "a talking-point in America's sexual politics debate," according to The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Try again later. Besides "The Outlaw Josey Wales," "The Gauntlet," and "Every Which Way But Loose", she went on to appear in other films such as "Bronco Billy" (1980), "Any Which Way You Can" (1980), and "Sudden Impact" (1983). Paul Newman and Joanne Woodwards Daughters Appreciated the Fuck Hut Detail Too. He is known for producing The Godfather (1972) and Million Dollar Baby (2004), both of which won him the Academy Award for Best Picture, as well as co-creating the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes (1965). "[131], According to court testimony, Locke confronted Eastwood over his passive-aggressive behavior on December 29, 1988,[u] eliciting estrangement between the couple. Notwithstanding their ongoing estrangement, Bayne vocally supported her daughter during the litigious war between Locke and Clint Eastwood. [1] For reasons never made clear, her death was not publicly announced, and was only confirmed by vital statistics six weeks after she died of cardiac arrest at the age of 74. [196][197][198] When her contract had yielded zero directing assignments three years in, Locke became convinced the deal was a sham. [235] She was one of 11 female filmmakers in 1990, the year WB released her sophomore feature, Impulse. The Triumph and Tragedy of Sondra Locke | Vanity Fair Sondra Locke - Twilight Group Meanwhile, Locke claimed that she had had two abortions over the course of their relationship, because Eastwood had told her that he didnt want more children. "[111] Childfree by choice unusual for a person of her generation[237] Locke was among the first celebrities to publicly discuss her abortion experiences. "Locke, Soul Set for Cannon Roles". [63] She won "Most Promising New Star of the Year" at the Show-A-Rama film exhibitor convention. Sondra Locke, an actress who received an Oscar nomination for her first film and starred in a series of movies with Clint Eastwood, with whom she had a turbulent relationship, died on Nov. 3 at . "[153] Anderson, according to the scant AP report, was unreachable,[153] and a representative for Locke ignored People's request for comment. [130], Locke's death was kept secret until December 13, when Radar Online broke the news the day before Eastwood's latest blockbuster The Mule (2018) opened in theaters nationwide, citing the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He just wills people to do things, he would say that all the time. The stars tell all about their relationship off-camera and on in an excerpt from the rich new oral history. "[95] Ron Harper, who worked with Locke on the short-lived 1974 show Planet of the Apes, was even more effusive: "After acting with her in a couple of scenes, there was something so feminine about her that I could picture myself easily falling for her She's one of those women who exudes femininity, and you just become so attracted to that. [229] The Associated Press said "it is not clear why it took nearly six weeks to come to light. Try again later. Vanity Fair may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. While Locke was on the set of Impulse in 1989, Eastwood changed the locks on their home and dumped her belongings on the lawn. And I didnt.. Terry Semel, then the C.E.O. 2023 Cond Nast. [46], In or around 1963,[47] Locke essentially broke off contact with her family, concluding: "It made no sense for any of us to spend our lives pretending to have relationships that did not really exist. "Clint Eastwood - Interview - Western Movie Star". "[42], Locke held a variety of jobs, including as a bookkeeper for Tyson Foods and secretary in a real-estate office. She first starred with Eastwood in the western The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), which he also directed.