Susan Tyrrell
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Susan Tyrrell (born Susan Jillian Creamer; March 18, 1945 – June 16, 2012) was an American character actress. Tyrrell's career began in theater in New York City in the 1960s in Broadway and off Broadway productions. Her first film was Shoot Out (1971). She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Oma in John Huston's Fat City (1972). In 1978, Tyrrell received the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Andy Warhol's Bad (1977). Her New York Times obituary described her as "a whiskey-voiced character actress (with) talent for playing the downtrodden, outré, and grotesque."
Susan Tyrrell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Susan Tyrrell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Susan Tyrrell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Susan Tyrrell'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 Fat City, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Susan Tyrrell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Susan Tyrrell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Susan Tyrrell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kid-Thing | Esther | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Flexing with Monty | Mrs. Nog (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Boneyard Collection | High Priestess | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Masked and Anonymous | Ella the Fortune Teller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Buddy Boy | Sal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Relax... It's Just Sex | Alicia | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Poison Ivy: The New Seduction | Mrs. B | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Powder | Maxine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Digital Man | Mildred | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Demolitionist | Eleanor Grimbaum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Motorama | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Cry-Baby | Ramona Rickettes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Rockula | Chuck the Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Far from Home | Agnes Reed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tapeheads | Nikki Morton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Big Top Pee-wee | Midge Montana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Underachievers | Mrs. Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | From a Whisper to a Scream | Beth Chandler | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Chipmunk Adventure | Claudia Furschtien (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Poker Alice | Mad Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Christmas Star | Sara | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Thompson's Last Run | Pookie | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Flesh + Blood | Celine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Avenging Angel | Solly Mosler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Angel | Solly Mosler | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Fire and Ice | Juliana (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fast-Walking | Evie | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Forbidden Zone | Queen Doris of the Sixth Dimension | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Liar's Moon | Lora Mae Bouvier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker | Aunt Cheryl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Tales of Ordinary Madness | Vera | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Subway Riders | Eleanor Langley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Be Pretty and Shut Up! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Midnight Lace | Ann Galvin | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Document of the Dead | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Racquet | Miss Baxter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Loose Shoes | Boobies | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Another Man, Another Chance | Alice | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | September 30, 1955 | Melba Lou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | I Never Promised You a Rose Garden | Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Bad | Mary Aiken | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Islands in the Stream | Lil | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Wizards | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Killer Inside Me | Joyce Lakeland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | To Kill the King | Maggie Van Birchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Zandy's Bride | Marai Cordova | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Catch My Soul | Emilia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fat City | Oma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Steagle | Louise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Shoot Out | Alma | Average | Similar → |
Susan Tyrrell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Susan Tyrrell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Susan Tyrrell is "Fat City" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Susan Tyrrell acted in?
Susan Tyrrell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Susan Tyrrell?
Other notable films include "Powder", "To Kill the King", and "The Chipmunk Adventure".