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Susan Tyrrell was credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Susan Tyrrell was born on March 18, 1945 in San Francisco, California, United States. Death is recorded on June 16, 2012, at the age of 67.
My Take
Susan Tyrrell is the sort of fearless character actress I hold in the highest regard. From New York stages in the 1960s to her Oscar-nominated turn as Oma in John Huston's Fat City, she gravitated toward damaged, raw, deeply human roles that most actors avoid. What moves me is her refusal to chase prettiness or safety; she committed fully to the broken and the unglamorous. Adding voice work to a long career, she stayed defiantly singular until the end. To me, Tyrrell embodies the kind of uncompromising artistry that lingers long after the credits roll.
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- Name (English)
- Susan Tyrrell
- Name (Japanese)
- スーザン・ティレル
- Reading
- すーざん・てぃれる
- Born
- March 18, 1945 – June 16, 2012
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor / actor
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Susan Tyrrell born?
Born March 18, 1945.
When did Susan Tyrrell die?
Died June 16, 2012, aged 67.
Where was Susan Tyrrell from?
Susan Tyrrell was from San Francisco, California, United States.
What did Susan Tyrrell do?
Susan Tyrrell worked as stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor, actor.
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