American actress and activist with an Academy Award for "Dead Man Walking", recognized for "Thelma & Louise", "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", and decades of political advocacy.
Background
Born Susan Abigail Tomalin in Queens, New York, the eldest of nine children, Sarandon studied at the Catholic University of America. She auditioned for an acting class with her then-husband Chris Sarandon as a favor and was cast in “Joe” (1970).
Career
Tim Curry’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975) became a cult phenomenon. She partnered with director Tim Robbins for over two decades and worked with Louis Malle, Ridley Scott, and Garry Marshall.
Style
Sarandon is recognized for politically engaged choices, including activism for Witness, refugee aid, and LGBTQ rights. She has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 1999 and remains active on the festival jury circuit.
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