Susan George
Biography
Susan George is an English film and television actress born on 26 July 1950 in Surbiton, Surrey, England, UK. She is known for her roles in films such as Straw Dogs, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, and Mandingo. In the early and mid 1970s, George played provocative and sometimes controversial roles, becoming typecast as a sexpot. Her lighter side was apparent in some of her TV appearances, including an episode of The Persuaders. George has appeared in over 80 known credits, primarily in acting roles. She is also known as Susan Melody George and has been referred to as a British leading lady.
Career overview
Susan George is an English film and television actress born on 26 July 1950. She began her acting career in the early 1970s, appearing in films such as Straw Dogs, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, and Mandingo. In these early roles, George often played provocative and sometimes controversial characters, which led to her being typecast.
George's performances in these films were notable, with cinema writer Leslie Halliwell describing her as a "British leading lady, former child actress; usually typed as sexpot." However, her lighter side was also apparent in some of her television appearances, including an episode of The Persuaders, a series starring Roger Moore.
George's acting credits include a total of 80 known roles, primarily in film and television. Her early career in the 1970s established her as a prominent actress in British cinema, with her performances in various films and television shows contributing to her reputation as a leading lady.
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Full Filmography
81 titles- The Deluge: Postscriptum (2024) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Walker's Women (2023) as Marianne (archive footage)
- 1066 (2023) as Queen Emma
- Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained (2021) as Self - Actress (archive footage)
- Flores en la basura (2019)
- The Real Marigold Hotel (2016) as Self
- City of Life (2009) as Constance Bateman
- In Your Dreams (2009) as Barbara Wood-Ross
- Encirclement - Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy (2008) as Herself
- Diana & Me (1997) as Self
- Tales of Mystery and Imagination (1995) as Betty Wilson
- The Casting Couch (1995) as Self - Presenter
- The House that Mary Bought (1995) as Mary Close
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Counterstrike (1990) as Annette Morley
- Cluedo (1990) as Mrs. Peacock
- The Castle of Adventure (1990) as Allie Mannering
- The Castle of Adventure (1990) as Allie Mannering
- That Summer of White Roses (1989) as Ana
- That Summer of White Roses (1989) Executive Producer
- Jack the Ripper (1988) as Catherine Eddowes
- Blacke's Magic (1986) as Maggie
- Lightning, the White Stallion (1986) as Madame Rene
- EastEnders (1985) as Margaret Walker
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Vicky Duncan
- Czech Mate (1984) as Vicky Duncan
- Masquerade (1983) as Megan
- The Jigsaw Man (1983) as Penelope Kimberley / Annabelle Kimberley
- Pajama Tops (1983) as Yvonne Chauvinet
- Hotel (1982) as Barbara Fremont
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various
- Kiss My Grits (1982) as Baby
- Computercide (1982) as Lisa Korter
- The House Where Evil Dwells (1982) as Laura Fletcher
- Enter the Ninja (1981) as Mary Ann
- Venom (1981) as Louise Andrews
- Electric Blue 005 (1981) as Self
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Mabel Taylor
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Mary Marney
- Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter (1979) as Mary Marney
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Tomorrow Never Comes (1978) as Janie
- Tintorera: Killer Shark (1977) as Gabriella
- US Against the World (1977) as Self
- Alice (1976)
- A Small Town in Texas (1976) as Mary Lee
- Mandingo (1975) as Blanche Woodford Maxwell
- Out of Season (1975) as Joanna
- Dirty Mary Crazy Larry (1974) as Mary
- Mission: Monte Carlo (1974) as Michelle Devigne (archive footage)
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1973) as Anne
- Sonny and Jed (1972) as Sonny Lester Trigado
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Michelle Devigne
- Straw Dogs (1971) as Amy
- Fright (1971) as Amanda
- Die Screaming Marianne (1971) as Marianne
- On Location: Dustin Hoffman (1971) as Self
- The Looking Glass War (1970) as Susan
- Eyewitness (1970) as Pippa
- Twinky (1970) as Twinky
- Spring and Port Wine (1970) as Hilda Crompton
- Tales of Unease (1970) as Sarah Stone
- Ride, Ride (1970) as Sarah Stone
- Doctor in the House (1969) as Jenny
- All Neat in Black Stockings (1969) as Jill
- The Strange Affair (1968) as Frederika March
- Up the Junction (1968) as Joyce
- Dracula (1968) as Lucy Weston
- Billion Dollar Brain (1967) as Russian Girl on Train
- The Sorcerers (1967) as Audrey Woods
- Compensation Alice (1967) as Shop Girl
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Lucy Weston
- Davey Jones' Locker (1965) as Susan Haddock
- Cup Fever (1965) as Vicky Davis
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Young Barbara
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Angela Buck
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Gina McCutcheon
- Swallows and Amazons (1963) as Kitty Walker
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Susan George best known for?
Susan George is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amityville: The Awakening (2017), Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), Counterstrike (1990), Cluedo (1990).
When and where was Susan George born?
Susan George was born on July 26, 1950 in Surbiton, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does Susan George have?
Susan George has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2024.
What is Susan George's background in cinema and television?
Susan George is an English film and television actress born on 26 July 1950 in Surbiton, Surrey, England, UK. She is known for her roles in films such as Straw Dogs, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, and Mandingo. In the early and mid 1970s, George played provocative and sometimes controversial roles, becoming typecast as a sex...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Gina McCutcheon — aged about 12
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Michelle Devigne — aged about 20
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 11
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various — aged about 31
- Straw Dogs (1971) as Amy — aged about 20
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Young Barbara — aged about 13
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