Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon is an American actress and activist with a career spanning more than five decades. She was born in Jackson Heights, New York, on October 4, 1946, and began acting in 1970. Sarandon rose to fame with her role in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975, and she has since appeared in numerous acclaimed films.

Her performance in Dead Man Walking earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1995. She also received Oscar nominations for Atlantic City, Thelma & Louise, Lorenzo's Oil, and The Client. Other notable films include Bull Durham, Little Women, Stepmom, Enchanted, and Blue Beetle. On television, she received six Primetime Emmy nominations, including for roles in Friends, Malcolm in the Middle, and Feud. She also acted on Broadway and off-Broadway in plays like Exit the King and Happy Talk.

Beyond acting, Sarandon is known for her activism. She became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1999 and later joined the HALO Trust in 2022. She has amassed over two million followers on Instagram. Her daughter, Eva Amurri, is also an actress. Sarandon remains a respected figure in entertainment and humanitarian work. She was 79 years old and had an average body type, with natural measurements.