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Susan Sarandon
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Susan Sarandon is an American actor whose career links mainstream drama with cult cinema. She starred in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, adapted from Richard O'Brien's British stage musical, and appeared alongside Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie in Tony Scott's The Hunger. Both films became enduring reference points for alternative screen culture.
Her later performances include Thelma & Louise and The Client, for which she won a BAFTA. She received the 1996 Academy Award for her role in Dead Man Walking, Tim Robbins's drama about the death penalty. Her screen work frequently centres women confronting restrictive social roles or powerful institutions.
Reviewed 2026-09-07Selected sources
- BFI — 10 great British films of 1975Rocky Horror role and origins.
- BFI — The HungerDirector and co-stars.
- BAFTA — Leading Actress archiveThelma & Louise and The Client recognition.
- Academy — 1996 OscarsDead Man Walking award.