Susannah York

Birth Name:

Susannah Yolande Fletcher

Birth Place:

London, United Kingdom

Profession

Actress, Writer, Soundtrack

Won a BAFTA Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" in 1971
Won the Ronson Award for most promising student during her time at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Quote: "I hated that appellation of film star․ I did not want to have an image and be seen as the blue-eyed, golden-haired ingenue․ Being a 'star' seemed to lock you into an image and I was always frightened of that because I knew I would disappoint people․"
Was noted for bringing a youthful, nervy, restless quality to the screen
Was one of the most recognized actresses in the 1960s, which her most famous role coming in 1969 in "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"
According to her son, she loved cooking roast on Sundays and sitting around the fire in the winter
Wrote a number of children's books, including "In Search of Unicorns" and "Lark's Castle․"

1963Golden Globe - Best Actress - Drama:Nominated
1967Golden Laurel - Female Comedy Performance:Nominated
1970Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1970Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
1971BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
1972Best ActressWinner
1972Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
1987ACE - Actress in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
2003DVDX Award - Best Actress in a DVD Premiere Movie:Nominated
2004Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated

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