Personal Info
Susan Batson
Acting
Biography
Susan Batson is an American producer, actress, author, acting coach, and a life member of the Actors Studio. Batson graduated from Girls Latin School and Emerson College.
One of three sisters born to John Batson and Ruth (Watson) Batson (the latter a noted civil rights activist), Susan trained with Harold Clurman, Uta Hagen, Herbert Berghof at HB Studio, and Lee Strasberg. She has coached notable actresses including Academy Award (Oscar)-winning actresses Nicole Kidman and Juliette Binoche.
Batson won the 1971 Obie Award for her performance in AC-DC. On Broadway, she performed in George M! (…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Bamboozled
as Orchid Dothan
Summer of Sam
as Bed Stuy Woman Interviewed
Girl 6
as Acting Coach
Get on the Bus
as Dr. Cook
Stone Pillow
as Ruby
Love Child
as Brenda
House Calls
as Shirley
A Question of Love
Outside Chance
as Mavis
The Incredible Hulk
as Mrs. Maier
