The Start
Sarandon graduated from university with a Bachelor of Arts in drama and even managed to be mentored by the master teacher, Gilbert V Hartke. In 1969, both Susan and her husband Chris auditoned for a role in “Joe”. Chris didn’t make the cut, but Susan did and her role as “Melissa” would become her first break in the industry. The movie succeeded far more than anyone expected.
The Start
The Young Actress
After getting her name and her acting talent out there, Sarandon began making appearances in soap operas, small films and productions. One such notable production was the “Rocky Horror Picture Show”. When she starred alongside Burt Lancaster in the movie, “Atlantic City” she was so impressive that she was nominated for “Best Actress” at the Academy Awards. That would be the first of a series of nominations.
The Young Actress
