Susan Batson
ActingAbout Susan Batson
Susan Batson is an American producer, actress, author, acting coach, and a life member of the Actors Studio. Batson graduated from Girls Latin School and Emerson College. One of three sisters born to John Batson and Ruth (Watson) Batson (the latter a noted civil rights activist), Susan trained with Harold Clurman, Uta Hagen, Herbert Berghof at HB Studio, and Lee Strasberg. She has coached notable actresses including Academy Award (Oscar)-winning actresses Nicole Kidman and Juliette Binoche. Batson won the 1971 Obie Award for her performance in AC-DC. On Broadway, she performed in George M! (1968) and The Leaf People (1975), and produced the 2006 production of A Raisin in the Sun. Her work in Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for her. Description above from the Wikipedia article Susan Batson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Susan Batson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Susan Batson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Susan Batson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Susan Batson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Stone Pillow, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Susan Batson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Susan Batson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Susan Batson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bamboozled | Orchid Dothan | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Summer of Sam | Bed Stuy Woman Interviewed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Get on the Bus | Dr. Cook | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Girl 6 | Acting Coach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Stone Pillow | Ruby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Love Child | Brenda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Outside Chance | Mavis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Question of Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | House Calls | Shirley | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Choirboys | Sabrina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Incredible Hulk | Mrs. Maier | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Gidget Grows Up | Diana Otessa | Average | Similar → |
Susan Batson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Susan Batson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Susan Batson is "Stone Pillow" with a rating of 6.7/10.
How many movies has Susan Batson acted in?
Susan Batson has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Susan Batson?
Other notable films include "Summer of Sam", "The Incredible Hulk", and "Get on the Bus".