Susan Tyrrell

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Characters played by Susan Tyrrell

Ramona Rickettes — Cry-Baby (1990)

Cry-Baby's maternal grandmother and a matriarchal figure. She works alongside her husband to free orphaned children and supports the drapes' campaign for Cry-Baby's rehabilitation.

Mary Aiken — Bad (1977)

Mary Aiken is Hazel Aiken's daughter-in-law and lives in the same house with her small baby. She continually waits for her absent husband to return. After Detective Hughes drowns Hazel Aiken in the kitchen, Mary discovers the body but is too simple-minded to understand that Detective Hughes is responsible.

Solly Mosler — Angel (1984)

Eccentric painter, landlady, and matriarchal figure to Angel's street family.

Claudia Furschtien (voice) — The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)

A diamond smuggler who actively hunts down the Chipmunks and Chipettes during their global balloon race as part of a smuggling ring.

Marai Cordova — Zandy's Bride (1974)

A local woman whom Hanna meets at a gathering attended by the couple. Marai announces that she will soon marry a wealthy rancher. Zandy's conduct around her, along with his attempts to shield Hanna from gossip, adds to Hanna's mistrust and contributes to tension in their marriage.

Midge Montana — Big Top Pee-wee (1988)

Relative or associate of Mace Montana in the circus.

Beth Chandler — From a Whisper to a Scream (1987)

A local journalist who serves as the audience surrogate in the framing device; she corresponds with prisoner Katherine and ultimately assassinates Julian in the epilogue to avenge her.

Aunt Cheryl — Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981)

Billy's controlling guardian who is later revealed to be his biological mother. She murders technician Phil Brody after he rejects her sexual advances, covering it up as a rape attempt. She systematically isolates Billy by drugging him, destroys his scholarship chances, and kills multiple people including neighbor Margie, Sergeant Cook, and Julie. She is ultimately killed by Billy.

Eleanor Grimbaum — The Demolitionist (1995)

Eleanor is the mayor who led the campaign to abolish firearms. She benefits politically from the Demolitionist's success, refuses to reveal the vigilante's identity, and later orders the program terminated to protect her own survival.

Oma — Fat City (1972)

Oma is a combative barfly who spends time with Tully and her easygoing boyfriend, Earl. When Earl goes to prison, Tully tries moving into her apartment, but their relationship becomes unstable. After Tully's comeback fight, he finds Earl there and learns that Oma, who is alcoholic, wants nothing more to do with him.

Alma — Shoot Out (1971)

A saloon girl working for the handicapped Trooper. She is forcibly harassed by Foley's thugs, kidnapped along with Clay's money, and ultimately murdered by Bobby Jay during the journey to Gun Hill.

Agnes Reed — Far from Home (1989)

Surly trailer park owner who reluctantly houses the stranded travelers. She is brutally murdered early on by Pinky via electrocution, an event that escalates the violence and traps the characters in the town.

Career Overview

Susan Tyrrell has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Angel Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Cry-Baby, Angel, Bad. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
66
Birth Date
1945-03-18
Birth Place
San Francisco, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q266432), public domain (CC0).