York Suzanne: a story of beauty and success

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The twentieth century, in which cinema acted as a developing art, as something not fully mastered and understood, was rich in talented artists, whose names we still remember with trepidation. People followed the creative path almost blindly, creating and shaping what is now commonly called cinematography. It is to this generation of actors that Suzanne York belongs, remembered by everyone for her roles in the films Jane Eyre (1970 film), Plum Summer (1961) and others. Bright, open, ambitious and talented, Suzanne continued to shine until old age, thanks to his undying passion for acting.

Suzanne York: origins

York Suzanne was born on January 9, 1939 in London, the son of banker Simon Fletcher. The roots of the future actress were very noble - grandfather W alter Bowring, a British diplomat, great-grandfather Sir John Bowring, who made a significant contribution to the development of the political economy of England. Probably thanks tointelligent ancestors, the talent of the actress was supported 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 - swimming naked in the school pool.

During school, her first attempts at theatrical field took place. At the age of nine, she played in one of the school plays and even then she dreamed of an acting future. The plans were to enter the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. All the efforts and efforts were not in vain, Suzanne managed to become part of such a well-known and respected educational institution. Realizing what an honor it was to study in a legendary place, she devoted herself to her studies, and in 1958 the Academy released a brilliant actress named Susanna York, whose biography turned out to be truly stellar.

Success in movies

Her film debut was the role in the film "Motives of Glory", released on the screen in 1960. Her acting company was Alec Guinness and John Mills. The following year brought her the role of the first plan in the film "Plum Summer", which largely determined her future fate. However, success awaited every film in which a young and extremely talented actress participated. So, in 1963, the picture "Tom Jones" saw the light, which received the main "Oscar".

The years 1969 and 1970 were especially stellar for Suzanne. So, in 1969, she received many awards and nominations (including the Academy) for her role in the film "Huntedthey shoot horses, don't they?".

Nomination scandal

It is noteworthy that in connection with the Oscar nomination, the actress provoked a whole scandal, expressing the opinion that she should not have been nominated without her consent. Nevertheless, she still attended the awards ceremony, but left without an award, which at that time went to Goldie Hawn, whose popularity was also growing rapidly and who was not very outraged by the fact of being nominated for an award without her approval. A year later, Suzanne played her most stellar role - Jane Eyre (the film is an adaptation of the famous novel by Charlotte Bronte).

Suzanne did not leave acting almost until the end of her life, continuing to accept offers to participate in various films and television shows. Very successful was the television version of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, in which Suzanne York starred with her children. She last acted in a movie in 2010.

Theatrical and writing activities

Besides the film roles that brought such a bright and obvious success, Suzanne York, whose films were very popular, did not stop playing in the theater, believing that only live acting on the stage can keep the artist in good shape. Yorke's theatrical career began with the play "The Amazing Life of Albert Nobbs", followed by the equally successful play "Phenomena", staged in one of the theaters in Paris. The 80s were marked by tours with the play "Wings of the Dove". The last theatrical roles were played by her in 2008-2009

It should be noted that Suzanne York was not limited to acting and showed herself as 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 with her attempts to prove herself as an author.

Private life

Suzanne York married Michael Wells in 1960. 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. Suzanne York died in 2011 of cancer, surrounded by family and friends. After the death of the outstanding actress, many publications devoted many kind words to her, characterizing her as an amazing, talented and stunningly beautiful woman who will remain forever in the memory of her fans.