Quick Facts
Born:
1945-03-18
Birthplace:
San Francisco, California, USA
Credits:
76 Total Roles
Susan Tyrrell
Acting
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Biography
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."
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."
Known For
Cry-Baby
Ramona Rickettes
Tales from the Crypt
Mona
Powder
Maxine
Cow and Chicken
Madame DeBarge (voice)
Bonanza
Jill Conway
Flesh + Blood
Celine
Fire and Ice
Juliana (voice)
Wizards
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Life of Sean DeLear MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | Kid-Thing MOVIE | Esther |
| 2010 | Flexing with Monty MOVIE | Mrs. Nog (voice) |
| 2008 | The Boneyard Collection MOVIE | High Priestess |
| 2003 | Masked and Anonymous MOVIE | Ella the Fortune Teller |
| 2000 | Buddy Boy MOVIE | Sal |
| 1998 | Relax... It's Just Sex MOVIE | Alicia |
| 1997 | Cow and Chicken TV | Madame DeBarge (voice) |
| 1997 | Extreme Ghostbusters TV | Achira (voice) |
| 1997 | I Am Weasel TV | Madame DeBarge (voice) |