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Susan Buckner (January 28, 1952 – May 2, 2024) was an American actress.
Susan Buckner | |
|---|---|
 Buckner in the 1980 television series When the Whistle Blows | |
| Born | January 28, 1952 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 2024 (aged 72) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television actress |
| Years active | 1973–1981 |
| Known for | |
| Spouse |
Michael R. Josephs
(m. 1979; div. 1997) |
Life and career edit
Susan Buckner was born in Seattle, Washington on January 28, 1952.[1][2][3] Prior to her acting career she was crowned Miss Washington in 1971[4] and in September went on to become a top ten finalist in the Miss America 1972 pageant (she tied for first in the swimsuit preliminary), which was eventually won by Miss Ohio Laurel Lea Schaefer. Nevertheless, her role in the Miss America pageant would be parlayed into a career in the entertainment industry.[5] Her acting career is sprinkled with supporting roles in television, stage, and film.
Buckner is probably best remembered for her role as high school cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 summer blockbuster Grease, starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. She was one of The Golddiggers, an all-female singing and dancing group featured on The Dean Martin Show.[5] She made appearances on The Mac Davis Show and Sonny & Cher.[5] She also appeared as one of The Krofftettes who performed synchronised swimming routines on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour.
Buckner's career in show business would end after she decided to instead focus more on raising her two children.[5][6]
Personal life and death edit
From 1979 to 1997, Buckner was married to Michael R. Josephs, with whom she had two children.[7]
Susan Buckner died in Miami, Florida on May 2, 2024, at the age of 72.[1][2][3]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | The First Nudie Musical | Dancer | |
| 1978 | Grease | Patricia "Patty" Simcox | |
| 1981 | Deadly Blessing | Vicky Anderson |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | The Dean Martin Show | Golddigger | 1 episode: "Celebrity Roast: Bette Davis" |
| 1976 | Police Woman | Judy | 1 episode: "Angela" |
| 1976–77 | The Brady Bunch Hour | Krofftette | 9 episodes |
| 1977 | Switch | Jessica | 1 episode: "Eden's Gate" |
| 1977 | The Amazing Howard Hughes | Jean Harlow | TV movie |
| 1977–78 | The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries | George Fayne | 3 episodes: "Nancy Drew's Love Match", "Will the Real Santa Claus...?", "Mystery on the Avalanche Express" |
| 1978 | Starsky & Hutch | Sharon Carstairs | 1 episode: "The Heavyweight" |
| 1978 | Return Engagement | Janice | TV movie |
| 1979 | B.J. and the Bear | Renee | 1 episode: "Odyssey of the Shady Truth" |
| 1979 | The Love Boat | Kim Patterson | 1 episode: "The Spider Serenade/Next Door Wife/The Harder They Fall" |
| 1980 | When the Whistle Blows | Lucy Davis | 9 episodes |
References edit
- ^ a b Evans, Greg (7 May 2024). "Susan Buckner Dies: 'Grease' Actor Who Played Olivia Newton-John's Cheerleading Pal Was 71". Deadline. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b Dunn, Jack (7 May 2024). "Susan Buckner, Who Played Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' Dies at 71". Variety. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (7 May 2024). "Susan Buckner, Cheerleader Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' Dies at 71". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexander (May 8, 2024). "Susan Buckner, 'Grease' actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox, dies at 72". Los Angeles. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Anderson, Eric (May 7, 2024). "Grease Actress Susan Buckner, Who Played Sandy's Cheerleading Friend Patty Simcox, Dead at 72". People. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Loreno, Darcie; Bink, Addy (May 8, 2024). "'Grease' actress dies at 72: 'She was magic'". KDVR. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Rayment-Ward, Ella (May 7, 2024). "Grease star Susan Buckner dead aged 72: 'She was magic'". Nine.com.au. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
External links edit
- Susan Buckner at IMDb
- The Brady Bunch Hour at IMDb
- Miss Washington Official Website
- TV Guide 1 vs 100 Celebrity Photos - Episode 13 - Jan 14, 2007
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