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Susan Tyrrell

18 Mar, 1945 in San Francisco, California, USA

Susan Tyrrell (born Susan Jillian Creamer; March 18, 1945 – June 16, 2012) was an American character actress. Tyrrell's career began in theater in New York City in the 1960s in Broadway and off Broadway productions. Her first film was Shoot Out (1971). She was nominated for the Academy Award... for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Oma in John Huston's Fat City (1972). In 1978, Tyrrell received the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Andy Warhol's Bad (1977). Her New York Times obituary described her as "a whiskey-voiced character actress (with) talent for playing the downtrodden, outré, and grotesque."

Also Known As:

Susan TyrellSusan Jillian Creamer

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Angel
59% (1984)
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Cry-Baby
65% (1990)
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Fat City
70% (1972)
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Bad
64% (1977)
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Kid-Thing
62% (2012)
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Shoot Out
63% (1971)
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Catch My Soul
54% (1974)
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Racquet
44% (1979)
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Powder
70% (1995)
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The Steagle
48% (1971)
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Loose Shoes
35% (1978)
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Jealousy
27% (1984)