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Susan Saint James Biography

Birth Name:Susan Jane Miller

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Right before announcing her retirement, she took a lead role in television series "Kate & Allie," where she remained its five-year run, receiving three Emmy nominations for the role
She has been actively volunteering for the Special Olympics since 1972, serving on the board and as a celebrity chairperson for Civitan International’s Special Olympics involvement
She has received honorary degrees from five different institutions, The University of Connecticut, the University of Bridgeport, Southern Connecticut State University, Albertus Magnus College and the University of New Haven
Started acting career when she was 20 years old when she got her first screen role in the TV movie "Fame Is the Name of the Game" that later on became a series "The Name of the Game․"
She left the show "The Name of the Game" in order to pursue her career in feature films after her starring role in "McMillan & Wife" that would bring in four Emmy Award nominations

1969Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series: winner
1970Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Drama: nominated
1971Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Drama: nominated
1972Golden Globe-Best TV Actress - Drama: nominated
1972Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
1973Golden Globe-Best TV Actress - Drama: nominated
1973Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama Series - Continuing): nominated
1973TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): winner
1974Golden Globe-Best TV Actress - Drama: nominated
1974TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): winner
1975Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series: nominated
1975TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
1976TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
1977TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
1980Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated