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Sue Lyon
Also known as Suellyn Lyon
Career
Active 1959 – 1980
Biography
About Sue Lyon
Former actress Sue Lyon won a Golden Globe for her role as Lolita in Stanley Kubrick's 1962 film adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel. She was born in Davenport, Iowa, and was American. She started acting at age 12 and appeared in several high-profile films, including John Huston's The Night of the Iguana (1964), John Ford's 7 Women (1966), Tony Rome (1967), and The Flim-Flam Man (1967). Her career waned in the 1970s, and she retired after Alligator (1980). In 1991, her image appeared on the artwork of Manic Street Preachers' single 'Stay Beautiful'. Lyon passed away on December 26, 2019, at age 73. She was petite, standing 5'3" with a slim build and natural 34C bust.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Thursday 26th of December 2019 (age 73)
- Years Active
- 1959-1980 (started around 12 years old; 21 years active)
- Birthplace
- Davenport, Iowa, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Measurements
- 34–22–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.63
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How old was Sue Lyon when she started her career?
She started acting at around 12 years old, which begun her 21-year active period from 1959 to 1980.
What lasting cultural footprint did she have beyond her film roles?
In 1991, her image was featured on the artwork for the Manic Street Preachers' single 'Stay Beautiful'.
Did you know
- Won a Golden Globe for Lolita (1962), her first major film role.
- Retired from acting after the 1980 film Alligator.
- Her measurements of 34-22-35 give a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.63.
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