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Susan Sarandon                

Academy-Winning Actress Known for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" & "Dead Man Walking"; Political & Social Activist

Susan Sarandon is a renowned American actor with a prolific career spanning multiple decades. She first graced the silver screen in the film "Joe" in 1970 and rose to prominence through her role in the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in 1975. Sarandon's captivating performances in a plethora of films, including "Atlantic City," "Thelma & Louise," "Lorenzo's Oil," and "The Client" have cemented her place in the annals of Hollywood. An exemplar of her craft, Sarandon's performance in "Dead Man Walking" won her an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a British Academy Film Award.

While Sarandon's film career is undeniably successful, her stage and television work are equally noteworthy. She made her Broadway debut in "An Evening with Richard Nixon" in 1972 and has received Drama Desk Award nominations for her off-Broadway performances. Sarandon's television roles have also earned her six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including for her guest appearances on popular shows like "Friends" and "Malcolm in the Middle." Her current roles include starring in the FOX TV drama "Monarch" and appearing in the DC Extended Universe superhero film "Blue Beetle."

Off the stage and beyond the camera, Sarandon is known for her fervent social and political activism. She was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1999 and received the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award in 2006. Sarandon's activism spans a multitude of issues, including civil rights, anti-war protests, and advocacy against gun violence.

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Actress Susan Sarandon Campaigns for Sanders in Iowa - ABC News
MASON CITY – Actress and activist Susan Sarandon got teary as she introduced Bernie Sanders on the campaign trail Wednesday in front of an overflow crowd ...
Susan Sarandon fires back at Piers Morgan for bra-shaming
And you only thought Twitter feuds were for just for rappers and pop stars, or that baring one's cleavage is just for the young. Susan Sarandon, and countless other women, are taking Piers Morgan to task for his Twitter fit about the 69-year-old Academy Award winner wearing a cleavage-revealing blazer ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild Awards last weekend. The British TV talk show host and columnist, 50, on Wednesday called out the "Thelma and Louise" star for wearing the white Max Mara blazer, barely concealing a black bra, while presenting the tribute to screen artists who have died in the past year.
Susan Sarandon and Jonathan Bricklin in Trailer for AOL Series ...
Susan Sarandon, Jonathan Bricklin, and other New Yorkers get real in the trailer for AOL's first reality series.
Susan Sarandon Visits Burning Man : People.com
This is the second year Sarandon has attended the festival, having skipped 2014 due to her daughter's pregnancy.
Susan Sarandon And Michelle Yeoh Visit Earthquake Victims In Nepal
Susan Sarandon has arrived in Nepal to help victims of the devastating earthquakes that hit the country. The actress is visiting with Live To Love International, and is following a visit by Michelle Yeoh last week.
Susan Sarandon Designs Limited Edition Rocky Horror Inspired T-Shirt
Susan Sarandon has launched a fundraiser to support the upcoming documentary “Deep Run”, the story of a trans-male evangelical teen coming of age in the Bible Belt.

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