Susan Abigail Sarandon, better known as Susan Sarandon, is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility and compelling performances.
Throughout her illustrious career, she has received an impressive list of accolades, cementing her status as one of the most respected and acclaimed actors of her generation.
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- Full name: Susan Abigail Sarandon
- Stage name: Susan Sarandon
- Date of Birth: October 4, 1946
- Age: 77
- Birthplace: New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.7m
- Parents: Lenora Marie and Phillip Leslie Tomalin
- siblings: Terry Tomalin, Amanda Tomalin, Missy Tomalin, Philip Tomalin Jr., Meredith Carroll, Tim Tomalin, Bonnie Lyon and O’Brien Tomalin
- Spouse: No
- Children: Miles Robbins, Jack Henry Robbins and Eva Amurri
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net worth: $60 million
Early life and education
Susan Sarandon was born on October 4, 1946, in Jackson Heights, New York, United States. She was raised by her parents, Lenora Marie and Philip Leslie Tomalin, along with eight siblings: Terry Tomalin, Amanda Tomalin, Missy Tomalin, Philip L. Tomalin Jr., Meredith Carroll, Tim Tomalin, Bonnie Lyon, and O’Brien Tomalin.
Sarandon graduated from Edison High School in 1964 and later attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Her ethnicity is British and her religion is Christian.
Profession
Susan Sarandon is a legendary and acclaimed American actress who has had an incredibly prolific and diverse career spanning more than 50 years. She first rose to fame in the 1970s with small roles in films and television shows, including the classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show In 1975, she played the iconic role of Janet Weiss.
Sarandon has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress five times throughout her career, and won an Oscar for her performance in the 1995 film The Avengers Death Row Walk. Her other Oscar-nominated roles include Atlantic City (1980), Thelma and Louise (1991), Lorenzo’s Oil (1992), and Client (1994), which showcased her incredible acting skills and versatility as an actress.
Sarandon has appeared in a variety of film genres, including the critically acclaimed comedy Million Dollar Arm (1988), drama such as Little Women (1994), thriller hunger (1983), and even an animated series James and the Giant Peach (1996).
More recently, Sarandon has continued to take on challenging and diverse roles, appearing in the following films: Nosy person (2015) and the upcoming Blue Beetle (2023). Her long and storied career is a testament to her extraordinary talent, versatility and enduring screen presence.
Awards and nominations
- Award: Best Actress (1996) Death Row Walk
- Nominations (4 times): Best Actress Client (1995), Lorenzo’s Oil (1993), Thelma and Louise (1992), and Atlantic City (1982)
- Primetime Emmy Awards
- Daytime Emmy Award: Nominated: Outstanding Special Series
Social Media
- Instagram account: @susansarandon
- Facebook account: Susan Sarandon
Personal life
Susan Sarandon was married once before, to actor Chris Sarandon in 1967. Their marriage lasted 12 years and ended in 1979. After that, Sarandon established a long-term cohabitation relationship with actor Tim Robbins. They were together for 23 years, from 1988 to 2009, and have two children – Miles Robbins and Jack Henry Robbins.
In addition to her relationship with Tim Robbins, Sarandon has a third child, Eva Amurri, with Italian film director Franco Amurri. Despite Sarandon’s long and devoted relationship with Tim Robbins, they never married.
Filmography
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
- Atlantic City (1980)
- Thelma and Louise (1991)
- Lorenzo’s Oil (1992)
- Death Row Walk (1995)
- Little Women (1994)
- Anywhere but here (1999)
- magic (2007)
net worth
Susan Sarandon, the famous American actress, has indeed accumulated a considerable net worth during her prolific career in the entertainment industry. According to various reports, Sarandon’s net worth is estimated to be around $60 million.
