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Susan Sarandon: Biography

Susan Sarandon

Birth Name: Susan Abigail Tomalin
Birth Place: Queens, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/04/1946, Libra
Profession: Actor; producer; model

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Susan Sarandon Fast Facts:

Began career as a model for the Ford Agency.
In 1970, she accompanied then-husband Chris Sarandon to his audition for the film Joe. He didn't land a part but she did.
Made Broadway debut as Tricia Nixon in Gore Vidal's An Evening with Richard Nixon (1972).
While presenting at the 1993 Academy Awards, she spoke out about the plight of HIV-positive Haitian refugees incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay; her comments drew some negative press.
Received the Amnesty International USA Media Spotlight Award for Leadership and was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1999.
Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and hunger-relief organizations in New York City.

Susan Sarandon Relationships:
Chris Sarandon - Ex-husband
Eva Amurri - Daughter
Franco Amurri - Ex-significant Other
Jack Henry Robbins - Son
Lenora Marie Tomalin - Mother
Louis Malle - Ex-significant Other
Miles Guthrie Robbins - Son
Phillip Leslie Tomalin - Father
Sean Penn - Ex-significant Other
Terry Tomalin - Brother
Tim Robbins - Significant Other
Susan Sarandon Awards:
1981 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1991 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1992 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1994 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1995 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
2008 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1992 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1993 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1989 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2003 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2002 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
College:
Catholic University of America, Washington, DC (BA in Drama and English, 1968)

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