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Susan Clark Biography
Birth Name:Susan Goulding Clark
Birth Place:Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Profession Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London
- Met her future husband, former all-pro NFL player Alex Karras, when they played together in "Babe," a 1975 made-for-TV movie, and they remained married until his death in 2012
- Was discovered in a CBC production of "Abelard and Heloise" and signed to a 10-year contract by a talent scout from Universal Pictures
- Quote: "(About "Babe," the made-for-TV movie for which she won an Emmy®) "We were at our peak, doing what we wanted to do-well․ We had a terrific high of confidence․""
Awards
- 1971Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special: winner
- 1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special: nominated
- 1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
- 1996Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated