Susannah York Overview:

Actress, Susannah York, was born Susannah Yolande Fletcher on Jan 9, 1939 in Chelsea, London. York died at the age of 72 on Jan 15, 2011 in Brompton, London .

HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although York was nominated for one Oscar, she never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1969Best Supporting ActressThey Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)AliceNominated
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RIP (1939 - 2011)

By monty on Jan 16, 2011 From Noir and Chick Flicks

, the British actress whose gamine looks and demure persona made her an icon of the swinging 60s, has died at the age of 72. She passed away Saturday following a long battle with bone marrow cancer. York won acclaim for her roles in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? – the 1969 film ... Read full article


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Susannah York Quotes:

Warr. Off. Warrick: Put that cigarette out! The mains have gone, can't you smell gas?
Section Officer Maggie Harvey: Don't you yell at me, MR Warrick!


George: Anyway, where were you when I phoned you at the office?
Alice: I told you Mr. Katz gave us the day off; it's a Jewish holiday.
George: Oh, really? what holiday?
Alice: I don't know... Feast of the Contamination, or something.


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Susannah York Facts
Is also a writer of children's books. Her publications include 'In Search of Unicorns' (1973) and 'Lark's Castle' (1975).

Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1979

"The Loves of Shakespeare's Women," conceived and adapted by Ms. York, was inspired by John Gielgud's one-man show "The Ages of Man.".

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