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Susan Blakely Biography
Birth Place:
Frankfurt, West Germany
Profession
Actor, model
Fast Facts
- Moved frequently when she was growing up since her father was an Army officer; her family lived in such cities as Frankfurt, Seoul and Honolulu
- Began her showbiz career as a top fashion model for the Ford Agency; appeared on the covers of Vogue, Bazaar and Cosmopolitan
- Made her film debut in Savages (1972)
- Auditioned for Lois Lane in Superman (1978), but the role went to Margot Kidder
- Created a semiprecious jewelry line called Susan Blakely Designs
Awards
- 1984Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 1977Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
- 1976Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series: nominated
Relationships
- Todd Merer -- Ex-husband
- Lawrence Blakely -- Father
- Stephen Jaffe -- Husband
- Weezie Blakely -- Mother