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Susan Tyrrell (born Susan Jillian Creamer; March 18, 1945 – June 16, 2012) was an American character actress. Tyrrell's career began in theater in New York City in the 1960s in Broadway and off Broadway productions. Her first film was Shoot Out (1971). She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Oma in John Huston's Fat City (1972). In 1978, Tyrrell received the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Andy Warhol's Bad (1977). Her New York Times obituary described her as "a whiskey-voiced character actress (with) talent for playing the downtrodden, outré, and grotesque."
Susan Tyrrell was an American character actress known for her distinct whiskey-voice and intense performances in a wide range of dramas and cult films.
She is recognized for her Oscar-nominated performance in John Huston's Fat City and roles in cult favorites such as Cry-Baby, Bad, and Forbidden Zone.
She received a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1977 film Bad.