Biography
Who is Susan Sarandon?
Early life and real name
Susan Abigail Tomalin was born in New York City, United States, on October 4, 1946. She grew up in a large family with four brothers and four sisters in New York and New Jersey, attending local schools before graduating from Edison High School in 1964.
She later attended the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in drama. During and shortly after her college years, she supported herself through various jobs, including cutting hair and working as a switchboard operator.
How Susan became famous
Susan Sarandon made her film debut in Joe in 1970 and subsequently appeared on the soap operas A World Apart and Search for Tomorrow. Her career gained wider recognition when she appeared in the musical horror film The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.
She achieved major prominence and her first Academy Award nomination for her work in Atlantic City in 1980. Throughout the following decades, she built a steady filmography with critically acclaimed performances.
Career highlights and awards
Susan Sarandon received multiple Academy Award nominations for her performances in Atlantic City, Thelma & Louise, Lorenzo's Oil, and The Client. She eventually won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Sister Helen Prejean in Dead Man Walking in 1995.
In addition to her film work, she has appeared on stage, including a Broadway debut in An Evening with Richard Nixon. Her accolades include a BAFTA Award, a Donostia Award, a Crystal Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Family and personal life
Susan Sarandon was previously married to Chris Sarandon, with whom she appeared on stage early in her career. She later had relationships with Franco Amurri and Tim Robbins, and she has two children named Eva Amurri and Miles Robbins.
Beyond acting, she has been involved in social and political activism, becoming a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1999 and receiving the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award in 2006.
Birthday and age
Susan Sarandon was born on October 4, 1946, which makes Susan 80 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Susan shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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