Susan Sarandon

About

Susan Sarandon, born on October 4, 1946, in New York City, is a renowned American actress known for her strong and compelling performances. After graduating from the Catholic University of America, she began her acting career in the 1970 film "Joe". However, her breakthrough role came in 1975 with "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". Sarandon won an Academy Award for best actress for her role in "Dead Man Walking" (1995) and has received several other nominations throughout her career. She is also celebrated for her political activism and philanthropy.

Associated With

Susan Sarandon has a long and prolific association with various well-known individuals in the film industry. Starting her acting career in the early 1970s, she has worked with many acclaimed actors and directors, including Tim Robbins, with whom she also had a long-term relationship and two sons. Robbins and Sarandon collaborated on several projects, notably the film "Dead Man Walking," which Robbins directed and Sarandon won an Academy Award for. She has also worked with renowned directors like Ridley Scott in "Thelma & Louise" opposite Geena Davis, and Louis Malle in "Atlantic City," both of which earned her Academy Award nominations. Her association extends to younger generations as well, having worked with the likes of Julia Roberts in "Stepmom" and Sean Penn in "I Am Sam." Sarandon remains an active force in the entertainment industry, both with her film work and her involvement in various political and humanitarian causes.

Career Highlights

• Susan Sarandon began her acting career with a debut in the drama film "Joe" (1970).
• She received her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in the film "Atlantic City" (1980).
• Sarandon gained wider recognition for her performance in "The Witches of Eastwick" (1987).
• She repeated her Academy nomination success with "Thelma & Louise" (1991), where she played co-lead.
• Sarandon finally won her first Best Actress Academy Award for her poignant performance in "Dead Man Walking" (1995).
• In 1998, she received her fourth Oscar nomination for "Stepmom".
• Sarandon kept on her impressive performance streak, earning her fifth Academy Award nomination for "Igby Goes Down" (2002).
• In 2010, she starred in the first season of the television series "You Don't Know Jack" for which she earned an Emmy nomination.
• Sarandon made her Broadway debut in "Exit the King", earning a Tony nomination (2009).
• In 2016, she received a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in "Feud: Bette and Joan".
• Sarandon continued to work in television and film, where she won a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for "The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe" (2015) and another nomination for "Ray Donovan" (2016).
• She recently appeared in "The Jesus Rolls" (2019), marking over five decades of acting.

Notable Awards

• Susan Sarandon is a highly acclaimed actress who has earned numerous prestigious awards throughout her career. Here are some of her most notable awards:
• Academy Awards (Oscar): Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film "Dead Man Walking" (1995)
• BAFTA Awards: Best Actress for "The Client" (1994)
• Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for "Dead Man Walking" (1995)
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for "Dead Man Walking" (1995)

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Susan Sarandon Movie/TV Show?

Susan Sarandon's most popular movie is arguably "Thelma & Louise," a 1991 classic chronicle of road adventure, friendship, and rebellion. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Sarandon and Geena Davis as two best friends who embark on a road trip which ends up becoming an unexpected run from the law. Sarandon's performance as Louise Sawyer, a hard-working waitress with a mysterious past, was critically acclaimed and led to Sarandon's fourth Academy Award nomination, solidifying her status in Hollywood. Although Sarandon has had a prolific and diverse career, "Thelma & Louise" remains one of her most iconic and beloved roles.

How Did Susan Sarandon Get Famous?

Susan Sarandon became famous primarily due to her career as an actress. She started making appearances on the television series "Search for Tomorrow" in 1971 but her breakthrough role came in 1975 when she starred in the cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This paved the way for her to take on more significant roles in both film and television. Sarandon’s talent was recognized widely when she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1995 film "Dead Man Walking." Her continued contributions to the film industry over the decades have solidified her fame and reputation as one of Hollywood's most respected actors.