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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Anne Hearn and Brian Reddy to Star in THE MINUTES at the Springer Theatre

The Springer Theatre will present Tracy Letts' The Minutes. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Chaunté Wayans, Adam Ray & Alignon Mitra Are Coming To The Den Theatre

The Den Theatre will present upcoming appearances by Chaunté Wayans, Adam Ray, and Alignon Mitra. Learn more about these performers and see how to purchase tickets.

The Lower East Side Film Festival Announces May Dates in New York City

Along with its usual array of exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties, this year's festival will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 1999 - the Greatest Year of Movies - Ever! with special screenings of Cruel Intentions with Director, Roger Kumble attending, But I'm A Cheerleader and American Movie.

Reading Rainbow Documentary BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY Sets March Release

The doc feature, which tells the story of the beloved PBS Children's series, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The XTR film will have a Limited Theatrical Release starting in March at select AMC Theatres, followed by Additional Cities and FIFTH SEASON on board for the Digital Release and worldwide sales.

Pete Helliar Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Sydney

The 50th Anniversary world tour of The Rocky Horror Show continues in 2024. This new Australian production will return to Theatre Royal Sydney from March 31.

Spotlight: AN EVENING WITH MIRA SORVINO at Patchogue Theatre

An Evening with Mira Sorvino at Patchogue Theatre

Slow Burn Theatre Company to Present PARADE, ANASTASIA, and More in 2024-25 Season

Slow Burn Theatre Company has announced its 2024/2025 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, featuring five musicals with enduring stories that have captivated audiences in movie theaters and on stage: The Witches of Eastwick; Anastasia The Musical; Parade; Something Rotten!; and The Bodyguard The Musical. Learn more here!

De'Adre Aziza, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Zachary Noah Piser & More Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Nina Conti's Ventriloquist Comedy THE DATING SHOW Comes to New York in February

The quick-thinking queen of ventriloquism and British Comedy Award-winner Nina Conti returns to New York City with her five-star smash hit show, direct from sell-out seasons in London's West End and at the Edinburgh Festival.

Dylan Alcott AO Will Star as The Narrator in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Sydney

The 50th Anniversary world tour continues its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024. This new Australian production will return to Theatre Royal Sydney from March 31 starring Jason Donovan and joining him and the cast as the Narrator will be Dylan Alcott!

Previews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR al TEATRO OLIMPICO

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Joel Creasey Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Melbourne as The Narrator

​​​​​​​After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour continues its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Central Square Theater

What did our critic think of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Central Square Theater?

Previews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 50TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL TOUR

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 50TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL TOUR

Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Kavinoky Theatre

The spooky transvestites have once again taken to the stage for the Halloween season. Happily, The Kavinoky Theatre’s stage production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW ticks off almost all of the boxes for a fun night of laughs.

Review: WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE? at The Garden Theatre

Nogueira’s attention to detail, Edward Carignan’s tight direction, and Ellowitz and Heleringer’s well-manicured mannerisms give WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE an enjoyable suspension of belief.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Joins Bette Midler & Megan Mullally in THE FABULOUS FOUR Film

Sheryl Lee Ralph has rounded out the cast of The Fabulous Four, a new comedy starring Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, and Susan Sarandon. The Abbott Elementary star has taken over a role that was originally going to be played by Sissy Spacek, who had to drop out of the film due to scheduling conflicts.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns to Newcastle, Melbourne, and Sydney in 2024

​​​​​​​After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour will continue its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024.

Chris Sarandon Chats With Tony-Winner Kelli O'Hara On COOKING BY HEART Podcast

The spotlight on Broadway and the culinary world converges in a captivating new episode of 'Cooking By Heart,' hosted by Academy Award-nominee Chris Sarandon.

Meet the Cast of HARMONY, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

Harmony officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, October 18. Meet the cast of Harmony here!

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 at the Drama Desk Awards for her roles in "Extremities" and "A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking."

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