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Susan Sarandon

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Sarandon made her Broadway debut in the play An Evening with Richard Nixon (1972) and went on to receive Drama Desk Award nominations for the Off-Broadway plays A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (1979) and Extremities (1982). She returned to Broadway in the 2009 revival of Exit the King.



Sarandon began her acting career in the drama film Joe (1970), before appearing in the soap opera A World Apart (1970–1971). In 1974, she co-starred as a Zelda Fitzgerald surrogate in the television film F. Scott Fitzgerald and 'The Last of the Belles', and the following year, she starred as Janet Weiss in the musical comedy horror film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Sarandon was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Atlantic City (1980), Thelma & Louise (1991), Lorenzo's Oil (1992), and The Client (1994), before winning for Dead Man Walking (1995). She has also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Client, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress for Dead Man Walking. Her other films include Pretty Baby (1978), The Hunger (1983), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Bull Durham (1988), White Palace (1990), Little Women (1994), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Stepmom (1998), Enchanted (2007), Speed Racer (2008), The Lovely Bones (2009), Cloud Atlas (2012), Tammy (2014), The Meddler (2015), and A Bad Moms Christmas (2017).

On television, she is a six-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee, including for her guest roles on the sitcoms Friends (2001) and Malcolm in the Middle (2002), supporting role in the film You Don't Know Jack (2010), as well as a leading role as Doris Duke in the film Bernard and Doris (2008) and another leading role as Bette Davis in the miniseries Feud (2017).

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Susan Sarandon STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2019
Lorraine

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Queen Marguerite

[Broadway]
1972
Ensemble

Harriet Palmer Hudspeth

Interpreter

Jessamyn West

Martha Mitchell

Splendid Girl

Tricia Nixon


Susan Sarandon Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Susan Sarandon, Extremities

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Susan Sarandon, A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking

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Video: Sheryl Lee Ralph Praises THE FABULOUS FOUR Co-Star Bette Midler

Tony Award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph loves Bette Midler as much as the rest of us. The actress is appearing in the new comedy The Fabulous Four alongside Midler, Susan Sarandon, and Megan Mullally. Ahead of the film's release on July 26, Ralph stopped by CBS Mornings to discuss working on the movie as both an actor and executive producer. Watch the interview!
Interview: Marcia Cross' The Substance in THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE

Currently at the Ruskin Group Theatre, Jon Robin Baitz’s The Substance of Fire which opened last week. Mike Reilly directs the cast of Rob Morrow and Marcia Cross with Emmitt Butler, Fiona Dorn and Barret T. Lewis. Marcia most genially made time to answer a few of my queries.
Video: Bette Midler Calls HELLO, DOLLY 'A Dream Come True'

Bette Midler stopped by TODAY for an interview with Hoda Kotb about her prolific entertainment career. The conversation covered multiple facets of her time across stage and screen, including her time on Broadway and her new film The Fabulous Four.
Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker & John Behlmann to Lead BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL

Carmen Cusack and Nik Walker will star in the upcoming production of 'Bull Durham, A New Musical' at Theatre Raleigh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Blake McIver Ewing, Marcia Mitzman Gaven & More to Lead THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Cente

Blake McIver Ewing and Tony Award Nominee Marcia Mitzman Gaven will headline THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Audra McDonald, Richard Kind & More Broadway Alums Set to Appear in Indie Film THE AUCTION

Broadway alums Audra McDonald, Richard Kind, Mary Louise Parker, K. Todd Freeman, and Ben Vereen will all be leading a new independent film from William Atticus Parker, the son of Mary-Louise Parker. Titled The Auction, the film is a loose adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel And Then There Were None.
Rick Bogart Trio Expands Residency At Tio Pepe To Include Thursday Nights

The Rick Bogart Trio expands their live jazz residency at Tio Pepe Restaurant to include Thursday nights from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, in addition to their Sunday performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale Will Present 76th Emmy Nominations

The Television Academy has revealed that the nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards will be presented by Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale at a ceremony taking place on Wednesday, July 17, at 8:30 AM PDT/11:30 AM EDT. The ceremony will stream live from the historic El Capitan Theatre. The 76th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live Sunday, Sept. 15 (8:00-11:00 PM EDT/5:00-8:00 PM PDT) on ABC.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Extends UK Tour and Reveals New Casting

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show has announced a three-month extension – adding additional dates from February – May 2025 - and further casting for the 2024/25 major UK Tour.
Video: Idina Menzel and James Marsden Sing Cut Song From ENCHANTED Film

A cut song from the film Enchanted has been released on YouTube. The song, titled 'Enchanted', features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The video, which is a reconstruction of the deleted scene, features both the intro sung by Idina Menzel and James Marsden and a 2006 demo by composer Alan Menken. Check out the video here!
Review: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at CALS Ron Robinson Theater

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Video: Bette Midler & More in the Trailer for 'The Fabulous Four'

If three’s a crowd, four’s a party!  Watch the trailer for THE FABULOUS FOUR, starring Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, and get ready for the trip of a lifetime as four life-long friends reunite in Key West for a surprise wedding.
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham

Tickets are now on sale for 'Bull Durham, A New Musical,' an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall. 
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW WITH PATRICIA QUINN Comes to Paramount Theatre In October

Comedy Works Entertainment and Paramount Theatre will present THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW WITH PATRICIA QUINN coming to Denver's Paramount Theatre on Tuesday, October 22.
Barry Bostwick to Host THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Kings Theatre

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will come to life at Kings Theatre on Halloween this year as part of its 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Actor Barry Bostwick will host this live interactive musical comedy experience. This stop on the tour is one of over 40 stops in cities across the country where the cult classic will be brought back to life as The Shadow Cast hilariously acts out the movie on stage while the movie plays on screen.
Jason Donovan Will Reprise Role as 'Frank 'n' Furter' in the West End and UK Tour of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Singing superstar Jason Donovan joins the cast of Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show, to star as Frank ‘n’ Furter in the 2024/2025 UK tour.
Photo: See Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, and More in First Look at THE FABULOUS FOUR

Bleeker Street has just dropped a first-look image of the upcoming film The Fabulous Four, featuring Tony-Award winner Bette Midler, Tony-nominated Sheryl Lee Ralph, Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon, and Emmy-Award winner Megan Mullally. Take a look at the photo here, which includes Midler in wedding garb!
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Rick Bogart & Tio Pepe

Join the Cinco de Mayo celebration with Rick Bogart at Tio Pepe Restaurant. Enjoy a night of Spanish jazz, Mexican flair, music, and dance on May 5, 2024. Celebrate and appreciate the rich Latin culture at this iconic West Village restaurant.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Welcomes Gretel Killeen In May

After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour has continued its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024. This new Australian production will welcome Gretel Killeen to play its final Narrator from May 4 – 12.
Idina Menzel to Launch TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME TOUR This Summer

Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Susan Sarandon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Susan Sarandon been in?

Susan Sarandon has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Susan Sarandon been in?

Susan Sarandon has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Susan Sarandon been nominated for?

Susan Sarandon has been nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Extremities and A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking.

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