The twentieth century, in which cinema acted as a developing art, as something that was not fully mastered and understood, was rich in talented artists, whose names we still remember with awe. People followed the creative path almost blindly, creating, shaping what is now commonly called cinema art. It is to this generation of actors that Susanne York belongs, remembered by everyone in her roles in the films "Jane Air" (1970 film), "Plum Summer" (1961) and others. Bright, open, ambitious and talented, Susanna continued to shine until old age, thanks to his unquenchable passion for acting.
Susanne York: Origins
York Susanna was born on January 9, 1939 in London, in the family of banker Simon Fletcher. The roots of the future actress were very notable - grandfather Walter Bowring, a British diplomat, great-grandfather Sir John Bowering, who made a significant contribution to the development of the political economy of England. Probably, thanks to intelligent ancestors, the actress's talent was reinforced by remarkable intelligence. Susanna's parents divorced when she was only 4 years old. As a child, she changed several schools, from one of them she was expelled for an eccentric trick - bathing naked in the school pool.
While studying at school, her first attempts in the theater field took place. At nine years old, she played in one of the school plays and even then dreamed of an acting future. The plans were to enter the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. All efforts and efforts were not in vain; Suzanne managed to become part of such a well-known and respected educational institution. Realizing the honor of studying in a legendary place, she devoted herself to her studies, and in 1958 the Academy released a brilliant actress named Susanne York, whose biography turned out to be truly stellar.
Movie success
Her film debut was the role in the movie "Motives of Glory", which appeared on the screen in 1960. The acting company was Alec Guinness and John Mills. The following year brought her the main role in the film "Plum Summer", which largely determined her future fate. However, success was awaited by every film in the filming of which a young and extremely talented actress participated. So, in 1963, the world saw the picture “Tom Jones”, which received the main “Oscar”.
Particularly stellar for Suzanne were the years 1969 and 1970. So, in 1969, she received many awards and nominations (including the Film Academy) for her role in the film “Hunted Horses Are Shot, Isn't It?”.
Nomination scandal
It is noteworthy that in connection with the nomination for the Oscar, the actress provoked a whole scandal, expressing the opinion that she should not have been nominated without her consent. Nevertheless, she still attended the award ceremony, but left without an award, which went to Goldie Hawn that time, whose popularity was also growing rapidly and which was not very outraged by the fact that she was nominated for the award without her approval. A year later, Suzanne played her most stellar role - Jane Eyre (the film is a film adaptation of Charlotte Bronte 's famous novel ).
Susanna did not leave acting until almost the end of her life, continuing to accept offers to participate in various films and television shows. The television version of Charles Dickens' Christmas Story, in which York Susanne starred with her children, was very successful. Last time she played a movie in 2010.
Theater and Writing
In addition to the roles in the cinema, which brought such a vivid and obvious success, Susanne York, whose films were very popular, did not stop playing in the theater, believing that only live play on the stage can keep the artist in good shape. York's theatrical career began with the play “The Amazing Life of Albert Nobbs”, followed by the equally successful play “Apparitions”, staged in one of the theaters in Paris. The 80s were marked by a tour with the performance “Dove Wings”. The last theatrical roles were played by her in 2008-2009.
It should be noted that York Suzanne was not limited to acting and proved to be a creative person in many directions. So, for example, she wrote two stories in the genre of children's fantasy, which were favorably received by the public. Literary activity was not as active as acting, but Suzanne won approval for her attempts to prove herself as an author.
Personal life
Susanne York in 1960 married Michael Wells. After sixteen years of marriage, which brought them two children, the marriage broke up. She never married again.
Active creative nature and optimism allowed her to work almost until her death. York Susanne died in 2011 from cancer, surrounded by relatives and friends. Many publications after the death of an outstanding actress devoted many warm words to her, describing them as an amazing, talented and amazingly beautiful woman who will remain forever in the memory of her fans.