York Suzanne: a story of beauty and success

The twentieth century, in which cinema acted as a developing art, as something not fully understood and understood, was rich with talented artists whose names we still remember with trembling. People walked along the creative path almost blindly, creating, forming what is now commonly called cinema art. It is to this generation of actors that Suzanne York is remembered by her roles in the films "Jane Eyre" (1970 film), "Plumsy Summer" (1961), etc. Bright, open, ambitious and talented, Suzanne continued to shine until Deep old age, thanks to his unswerving passion for acting.

Suzanne York: Origin

New 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, British diplomat, great-grandfather Sir John Bowring, 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 a remarkable intellect. 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.

During her studies at the school her first attempts were made in the theatrical field. At the age of nine she played in one of the school plays and already dreamed about the acting future. The plans were to enter the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. All efforts and endeavors 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 gave herself all her studies, and in 1958 the Academy released a brilliant actress named Suzanne York, whose biography turned out to be truly stellar.

Success in the cinema

Her debut in the movie was a role in the film "Motives of Glory", released on screen in 1960. Actor company she was Alec Guinness and John Mills. The following year brought her the role of the first plan in the film "Plum summer", which in many ways determined her future destiny. However, every movie was waiting for success, in the filming of which participated a young and extremely talented actress. So, in 1963, the light saw the picture "Tom Jones", received the main "Oscar".

Especially the star for Suzanne were 1969 and 1970 years. So, in 1969 she received many awards and nominations (including the Film Academy) for her role in the film "Hunted horses are being shot, is not it?".

Scandal with the nomination

It is noteworthy that in connection with the nomination for the Oscar, the actress provoked a scandal, expressing the opinion that she should not be nominated without her consent. Nevertheless, she did attend the awards ceremony, but left without a reward, which went then to Goldie Hawn, whose popularity was also growing rapidly, and which was not very outraged by the fact of nominating for the award without her approval. A year later, Susanne played her most starring role - Jane Eyre (the film - a film adaptation of the famous novel by Charlotte Bronte).

Suzanne did not leave acting for almost the rest of her life, continuing to accept proposals for participation in various films and television shows. Very successful was the television version of Charles Dickens's novel "The Christmas Story," in which Yorke Suzanne starred along with her children. The last time she played a movie in 2010.

Theater and writing activities

In addition to roles in the cinema, which brought such a bright and obvious success, Suzanne York, whose films were very popular, did not stop playing in the theater, believing that only a live game on the stage is capable of keeping the actor in good shape. The theatrical career of York began with the play "The Striking Life of Albert Nobbs", followed by the equally successful play "Phenomena", staged in a theater in Paris. 80-ies were marked by a tour with the play "Wings of the Dove". The last theatrical roles were played by her in 2008-2009.

It should be noted that York Suzanne did not limit herself to acting and showed herself as a creative person in many ways. 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 Susannah gained approval and her attempts to prove herself as an author.

Personal life

Suzanne York in 1960 married Michael Wells. After sixteen years of marriage, which brought them two children, the marriage broke up. She did not marry any more.

Active creative nature and optimism allowed her to work almost to the death. Died York Suzanne in 2011 from cancer, surrounded by relatives and friends. Many publications after the death of an outstanding actress have devoted a lot of warm words to her, characterizing as an amazing, talented and amazingly beautiful woman who will remain forever in the memory of her fans.