Janet Suzman

Nationality:
South African
Birthdate:
02/09/1939
Birthplace:
Johannesburg, South Africa
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biography
A stunning, South African-born actress, Janet Suzman became and established star of the London stage from the late 1960s through her association with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The strong-featured actress with piercing blue eyes has made occasional film appearances since her debut as the mother of an autistic child in "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg" (1970; released in the USA in 1972). Perhaps Suzman's most notable role was her Oscar-nominated portrayal of the Russian Czarina in "Nicholas and Alexandra" (1971).

The granddaughter and niece of politically active South Africans, Suzman decided Continued

Credits
Max's Mother
2002
Judith Geller
1993
Sister Superior
1990
Frieda Lawrence
1981
Mrs Tarrant
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Born and raised in South Africa
 
Decided to pursue an acting career; moved to London in 1959
1962 
Stage debut, "Billy Liar" in Ipswich, England
 
Worked for five months in repertory in Ipswich, Sheffield, Manchester (where she first played Shakespeare) and Worthington
1962 
Joined Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in December
Continued