Sue Lyon
Known for

Acting

Credits

29

Gender

Woman

Birthday

10 July 1946

Day of death

26 Dec 2019 (73)

Place of birth

Davenport, Iowa, USA

Also known as
Suellyn Lyon

Sue Lyon

Biography

Sue Lyon was an American screen and television actress. She joined the entertainment industry as a model at the age of 13, and later rose to prominence and won a Golden Globe for playing the title role in the film Lolita (1962). Her other notable film appearances included The Night of the Iguana (1964), 7 Women (1966), Tony Rome (1967), and Evel Knievel (1971).

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2020Showbiz KidsSelf (archive footage)
1989John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the MaverickSelf (archive footage)
1984James Mason: The Star They Loved to HateSelf - 'Lolita' premiere (archive footage) (uncredited)
1980AlligatorABC Newswoman
1978The Astral FactorDarlene DeLong
1978TowingLynn
1977End of the WorldSylvia Boran
1977Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm ReadyWendy Sutherland
1976Crash!Kim Denne
1976Smash-Up on Interstate 5Burnsey
1973Murder in a Blue WorldAna Vernia
1973Police Story
1973TarotAngela
1971Evel KnievelLinda
1970Night GalleryBetsy (segment "Miss Lovecraft Sent Me")
1970But I Don't Want to Get Married!Laura
1969Four Rode OutMyra Polsen
1969Arsenic and Old LaceElaine Harper
1967Tony RomeDiana Pines
1967The Flim-Flam ManBonnie Lee Packard
19657 WomenEmma Clark
1964The Night of the IguanaCharlotte Goodall
1964On the Trail of the IguanaSelf
1962LolitaDolores "Lolita" Haze
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
1959Dennis the MenaceBlonde with Valentine Card (uncredited)
1953Letter to LorettaLaurie
1950What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf