Susannah York
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Susannah York (9 January 1939 – 15 January 2011) was a British film, stage and television actress. She was awarded a BAFTA as Best Supporting Actress for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) and was nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe for the same film. She won best actress for Images at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival. In 1991 she was appointed an Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Her appearances in various hit films of the 1960s formed the basis of her international reputation,and an obituary in The Telegraph characterised her as "the blue-eyed English rose with the china-white skin and cupid lips who epitomised the sensuality of the swinging Sixties". Description above from the Wikipedia article Susannah York, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Susannah York Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Susannah York reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Susannah York's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Susannah York'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 Jean, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Susannah York Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Susannah York's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Susannah York has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Franklyn | Margaret | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Not Quite Hollywood | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rhapsody of Fire: Visions from the Enchanted Lands | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Guest of life | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Jean | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Romance and Rejection (So This Is Romance?) | Mike's Mum | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Higher Mortals | Miss Thorogood | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Man from the Pru | Amy Wallace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fate | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Barbablù, Barbablù | Teresa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Melancholia | Catherine Lanham Franck | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Summer Story | Mrs. Dora Narracombe | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mio in the Land of Faraway | The Weaver Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Daemon | Rachel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Star Quality | Lorraine Barry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Christmas Carol | Mrs. Cratchit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Group Madness | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Alice | Queen of Hearts | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Loophole | Dinah Booker | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Late Flowering Love | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Superman II | Lara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Golden Gate Murders | Sister Benecia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Superman | Lara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Long Shot | An Actress | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Silent Partner | Julie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Shout | Rachel Fielding | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Sky Riders | Ellen Bracken | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | That Lucky Touch | Julia Richardson | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Images | Cathryn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Happy Birthday, Wanda June | Penelope Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Jane Eyre | Jane Eyre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Brotherly Love | Hilary Dow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | They Shoot Horses, Don't They? | Alice LeBlanc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain | Section Officer Maggie Harvey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Lock Up Your Daughters | Hilaret | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Oh! What a Lovely War | Eleanor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Duffy | Segolene | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Killing of Sister George | Alice 'Childie' McNaught | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sebastian | Rebecca Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Man for All Seasons | Margaret More | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Fall of the House of Usher | Madeleine Usher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sands of the Kalahari | Grace Munkton | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Scruggs | Susan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The 7th Dawn | Candace Trumpey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Scene Nun, Take One | The Actress | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Freud: The Secret Passion | Cecily Koertner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Greengage Summer | Joss Grey | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | Morag Sinclair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | There Was a Crooked Man | Ellen | Hit | Similar → |
Susannah York - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Susannah York?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Susannah York is "Jean" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Susannah York acted in?
Susannah York has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Susannah York?
Other notable films include "The Man from the Pru", "The Fall of the House of Usher", and "Long Shot".