Sandra Bullock is an American actress, producer, and philanthropist. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Bullock rose to fame in the 1990s with roles in successful films such as Speed, A Time to Kill, and While You Were Sleeping. She has since starred in several other box office hits, including Miss Congeniality, The Proposal, and The Heat. Bullock is also known for her humanitarian work, having founded the charity organization, The Sandy Rollock Foundation.