Susan Sarandon, born Susan Abigail Tomalin on October 4, 1946, is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility and emotional depth. She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for her role in Dead Man Walking (1995), where she portrayed a nun counseling death-row prisoners. Sarandon gained prominence with her performance in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and has starred in iconic films like Thelma & Louise (1991), Bull Durham (1988), and Atlantic City (1980).