Susan Sarandon Biography

Susan Sarandon is an American actress, Film Producer and Voice Actor, famous for her role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. She has been rewarded with several awards, including an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award & Screen Actors Guild Awards. She was born on 4 October 1946 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, USA.

Full Name- Susan Abigail Sarandon
Stage Name- Susan Sarandon
Profession- American Actress
Famous For- Being an American Actress & recipient of Several accolades
Birthdate- 4 October 1946
Age- 78 years old (2025)
susan sarandon childhood photo
Birthplace/Hometown- New York City, US
Zodiac Sign- Libra
Ethnicity- White
Religion- Christianity
Nationality- American
Food Habits- Non-vegetarian
Marital Status- Divorced

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Susan Sarandon Age

Susan Sarandon Age, as of early 2025, is 78 years old. This year, in October, she will turn 79.

Susan Sarandon Physical Appearance

Height- 5 feet 7 inches

Weight- 63kg approx.

Hair Colour- Red

Eye Colour- Light Brown

Susan Sarandon Height

Body Measurements- 38-27-36 inches

Body Type- Hourglass

Skin Colour- Fair

Dress Size- 10 (US)

Shoe Size- 7.5 (US)

Family & Relationships

Parents

Mother

Lenora Marie (née Criscione) (1923–2020), was of Italian descent (Tuscany & Sicily).

Father

Phillip Leslie Tomalin worked as an advertising executive, TV producer, and nightclub singer. He had English, Irish, and Welsh ancestry.

Siblings

She is the eldest among the 9 children of her parents-

Brothers:

Phillip Leslie Jr.

Terry Tomalin- is an outdoorsman, journalist, and community leader.

Timothy Tomalin

O’Brian Tomalin- is the Owner of Building 8 Brewery in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Sisters:

Meredith (“Merry”) Tomalin

Bonnie Priscilla Tomalin

Amanda Tomalin

Melissa (“Missy”) Tomalin

Susan Sarandon eight siblings

Marriage & Affairs

John Leone (1961-1962)

She dated the writer and director for a short period.

Tom Noonan (1963)

She had shortly come across the actor, director, and screenwriter. She dated him for a while and then broke up.

Chris Sarandon (1964-1979)

She met Chris while studying drama at the Catholic University of America. Then, they married on September 16, 1967, and divorced in September 1979, but she kept his surname as her stage name.

Susan Sarandon and Chris Sarandon in 1975

Louis Malle (1978-1980)

She dated the French director after working together on Pretty Baby (1978).

David Bowie (1982)

She briefly dated the English musician and actor while working on The Hunger (1983).

Richard Gere (1982)

She was in an alleged romantic relationship with Richard. They later worked together in Shall We Dance (2004) and Arbitrage (2012).

Franco Amurri (1983-1985)

In 1983, she dated the Italian filmmaker. They have a daughter, Eva Amurri (born March 15, 1985).

Sean Penn (1984)

She allegedly had an affair with Sean in 1984.

Tim Robbins (1987-2009)

She met him while filming Bull Durham (1988). They both got engaged in 2005 and then separated in 2009. They have two sons named Jack Henry Robbins (born May 15, 1989) and Miles Robbins (born May 4, 1992).

Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins

Jonathan Bricklin

Susan Sarandon and Jonathan Bricklin

She met him in 2010. Despite having a 31-year age gap, they dated each other. They both co-ran SPiN, a chain of ping-pong lounges, before separating in 2015.

Children

Eva Amurri (born March 15, 1985) – Daughter with Franco Amurri.

Susan with her daughter Eva Amurri

Jack Henry Robbins (born May 15, 1989) – Son with Tim Robbins.

Susan with her son Jack Henry

Miles Robbins (born May 4, 1992) – Son with Tim Robbins.

Susan with her son Miles Robbins

Early Life

She was born in Jackson Heights in New York City and is the eldest child among her nine siblings. When she was 4 years old, her family moved to the Stephenville community in New Jersey. She was raised in a strict Catholic family and wanted to become an actress since her childhood. Her sisters went to all-girls Saint Francis Grammar School, whereas her brother attended all-boys Saint Mathews Grammar School. In 1964, her family moved to Chandler Hill in Edison. She also worked as a house cleaner, switchboard operator, hairdresser, and hospital aide.

Educational Qualifications

She completed her schooling at Saint Francis Grammar School and later Edison High School. While she was pursuing her education, she was active in theatres, where she played roles in Lady Precious Stream and My Sister Eileen. She was also welcomed into the National Horror Society. In 1964, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in drama at the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Here, she studied under the drama coach named Gilbert V. Hartke.

Susan Sarandon Movies & More

She and her then-husband, Chris, performed at the Wayside Theatre. After that, she got her first major role in a Joe film in 1970. From 1970 to 1972, she was featured in Soap Operas named “A World Apart” and “Search for Tomorrow.” She became popular when she appeared in “The Horror Picture Show” and “The Great Pepper” in 1975.

Susan in The Horror Picture Show

Then, in 1980, she received her first nomination for an “Academy Award” for Atlantic City 1980.

In 1988, her prime breakthrough solidified as a Hollywood Star when she appeared in “Bull Durham” 1988. She received four Oscar nominations: “Thelma & Louise” (1991), “Lorenzo’s Oil” (1992), “The Client” (1994) and won the Best Actress for “Dead Man Walking” (1995).

Susan in Dead Man Walking

Furthermore, she appeared in several films, including Little Women (1994), Stepmom (1998), Anywhere but Here (1999), Shall We Dance (2004), and Enchanted (2007).

Beyond acting, she voiceover in documentaries, hosted Independent Lens and was on the jury for the NY International Children’s Film Festivals.

She was featured in the supernatural drama film “The Lovely Bones” with an all-star cast in 2009. From 2008 to 2017, she was featured in several projects: “Middle of Nowhere” (2008), “That’s My Boy” (2012), “Arbitrage” (2012), “Cloud Atlas” (2012), “Tammy” (2014), “The Meddler” (2015), “The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe” (2015), and “A Bad Moms Christmas” (2017).

She joined the San Diego International Film Festival’s “Social Impact Advisor Board” in 2018. Then, in 2019, she appeared as a guest on the Christmas episode of “Magic For Humans” alongside Justin Willman.

From 2022 to 2023, she starred in Monarch, a 2022 television drama on Fox TV and starred in the 2023 Superhero film Blue Beetle under the DC Extended Universe.

Net Worth

As of 2025, Susan Sarandon net worth is estimated to be around $60 million. Her major source of income comes from her extensive career as an Actress, producer and voice actor since the 1970s. Additionally, she is also the co-founder of SPiN, an international chain of Table Tennis clubs and bars.

Susan Sarandon Controversies

Criticism of Hillary Clinton & 2016 Election Stance

During the 2016 U.S. presidential election, she supported Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Primaries. But when Bernie lost the nomination, she backed Green Party candidate Jill Stein and declined to recommend Hillary Clinton.

She stated that the Donald Trump presidency may bring more revolution as compared to the Clinton presidency. It led to backlash from many democrats who blamed her for Trump’s winning. Debra Messing, an actress and strong supporter of Hillary Clinton, often criticized Susan on X for standing against Clinton. In 2018, their dispute intensified when Susan said Trump had “unintentionally inspired more women and people of color to run for office.” Messing called her “a complete narcissist” for the comment.

Calling the Pope a “Nazi” (2011)

She mentioned Pope Benedict XVI as a Nazi at film festival. She got hate from several religious groups and the Catholic league for her offensive and accurate statement.

Criticism of Barack Obama

She got hate when she condemned the former president of America, Barack Obama, for not achieving his promises. She also called him a disappointment on immigration and foreign policy issues.

Pro Palestine

She has been a strong supporter of Palestine’s rights, so she was hated by pro-Israel groups. In 2023, she made a hateful comment about the Israel- Palestine conflict, which earned her strong criticism from the people.

Anti-war protests and arrests

She has been arrested several times for participating in protests. In 2018, she was arrested for protecting against US immigration policies during a Women’s March rally in Washington, DC.