#ItaliansUnknown: Susan Saradon Susan Abigail Sarandon is an American actor and activist. On her mother's side, she is of Italian descent, with ancestors from Tuscany and Sicily. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award, six Primetime Emmy Awards, and nine Golden Globe Awards. In 2002, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the film industry. #SusanSarandon