Who Do You Think You Are? Season Two

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Biography

The extremely versatile SUSAN SARANDON brings her own brand of sex appeal and intelligence to every role-from her fearless portrayal in "Bull Durham" to her Oscar-nominated performances in "Thelma and Louise," "Lorenzo's Oil," "The Client," and "Atlantic City" to her Academy Award-winning and SAG Award winning role in "Dead Man Walking" as Sister Helen, a nun consoling a death-row inmate.

Sarandon was recently seen in "Enchanted" for Disney; in "Speed Racer" for Larry and Andy Wachowski; in a musical comedy for director John Turturro entitled "Romance & Cigarettes," starring opposite James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet and Steve Buscemi. Other recent releases include the comedy "Mr. Woodcock" opposite Billy Bob Thornton and the Paul Haggis film "In the Valley of Elah."

She was also seen in "Bernard and Doris," a highly acclaimed HBO film, opposite Ralph Fiennes. She was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her role as eccentric heiress Doris Duke. [ Read More ]

Susan Sarandon is one of America's most beloved and successful actresses. She's appeared in dozens of films and won an Oscar for her portrayal of Sister Helen in "Dead Man Walking." Although Susan's grandmother abandoned Susan's mother at a young age, Susan wants to know what became of her. In this journey, Susan hopes to learn more about herself and her past, through a relative she's never met. Watch Susan's story.

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Full-Episode: Susan Sarandon
Susan leads an emotionally charged search for her family roots. Starting with her estranged grandmother Anita who abandoned Susan's mother in early childhood, Susan's journey takes her all the way to Tuscany, Italy. Back in America, Susan discovers a surprising connection to her grandmother. Watch full episode.

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Highlighted Moment: The Mystery Solved
Susan Sarandon finally discovers the unanswered questions of her grandmother Anita's life. Watch clip.

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I Think We're Related
Susan meets a long-lost relative while she is in Tuscany, Italy, who also turns out to be a huge fan of hers. Watch clip.

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Bonus Scene: Mother And Son
Susan and her son, Miles, talk about Susan's search for her grandmother over a game of ping-pong. Watch clip.

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Recap The Journey
Susan Sarandon searches to solve the mystery surrounding her grandmother's life and discovers amazing connections in her family history.
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Immigration
Browse pictures of America in the early 1900s, when people from all over the world immigrated in search of a better life. View now.

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Historical Spotlight: At the Copa
Learn more about the famous club where Susan's grandmother was said to have worked. Find out now.