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Susan Sarandon
Winning an Oscar for Dead Man Walking and starring in Thelma & Louise.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show · Thelma & Louise
- Born
- 4 October 1946
- Birthplace
- New York City, United States
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Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon is an American actor whose career spans cult films, major dramas and public activism.
Early life
New Jersey upbringing
Grew up in a large family.
University study
Attended the Catholic University of America before entering film.
Career
- 1970
Film debut
Appeared in Joe.
- 1970s–1980s
Growing recognition
Worked in films including The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Atlantic City.
- 1990s onward
Leading roles
Thelma & Louise and Dead Man Walking brought major recognition.
Selected work
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Played Janet in the cult musical.
Thelma & Louise
Co-led the road film with Geena Davis.
Dead Man Walking
Portrayed Sister Helen Prejean.
Beyond acting
Activism
Has campaigned on issues including the death penalty and war.
Family
Her children include actor Eva Amurri.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Academy Awards: 1996 ceremony ↗Photo: Pedro J Pacheco. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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