Susan Brown (American actress)
Susan Brown | |
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San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
Died | August 31, 2018 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 86)
Alma mater | University of Southern California |
Occupation(s) | Actress, interior designer |
Years active | 1955–2004 |
Susan Brown (May 4, 1932 – August 31, 2018) was an American television and film actress and interior designer. She was best known for her roles on daytime soap operas, particularly
Early life
Brown was born in
Career
Brown's first soap role was on
In 1977, Brown joined the cast of General Hospital as
In between stints, Brown played
Brown, however, continued to be seen on occasion for special events on both shows. Along with Peter Hansen, she made her final appearance in 2004 in an episode honoring the late
Along with her soap career, Brown performed on Broadway, primetime television, and films.
Brown also appeared in a number of films; in 1971, she appeared in a science fiction feature film, The Andromeda Strain as Mrs Allison Stone.[3][11] In addition, Brown appeared in made-for-TV movies, including playing Nancy Reagan in Without Warning: the James Brady Story and Pat Nixon in The Final Days.[1]
Personal life and death
Brown owned an interior design firm and assisted various soap stars and television friends with her decorating services.[12] She died on August 31, 2018, in Los Angeles from undisclosed causes at the age of 86.[13] She had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.[1]
Soap appearances
- From These Roots as Liz Fraser Allen (1958-1961)[1]
- Nancy Pollock Karr (temporary replacement, 1962, 1964)[14]
- The Young Marrieds as Ann Reynolds (1964–66)[1]
- Bright Promise as Martha Ferguson (1969–72)[1]
- Return to Peyton Place as Constance MacKenzie Carson (1972–1974)[1]
- The Young and the Restless as Fran Whitaker (1975)[15]
- General Hospital as Dr. Gail Adamson Baldwin (1977–85, 1989–90, 1992–2002, 2004)[1]
- Santa Barbara as Janet Lane (1986)[15]
- As the World Turns as Adelaide Fitzgibbon (1988)
- Port Charles as Dr. Gail Adamson Baldwin (1997–2001)[15]
Selected Filmography
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1961) (Season 6 Episode 36: "Final Arrangements") as Secretary
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1961) (Season 7 Episode 4: "Cop for a Day") as Receptionist
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Sippell, Margeaux (September 1, 2018). "Susan Brown, Actress on 'General Hospital,' Dies at 86". Variety. Los Angeles: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ TIFF Bell Lightbox. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ Soapcentral. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ Dubinville, Mike (September 1, 2018). "General Hospital: Susan Brown Dies at 86". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ABC Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Media Group. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Awards Show to air at 3 p.m. Thursday". Boca Raton News. Boca Raton, Florida: South Florida Media Company. May 11, 1979. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ Groves, Seli (December 30, 1985). "Frisco Staying On at 'General Hospital'". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida: GateHouse Media. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- CBS Television Distribution. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ "Kristina Malandro back in 'Hospital'". Reading Eagle. Reading, Pennsylvania: Reading Eagle Company. April 27, 1992. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- Michael Fairman TV. United States: The Michael Fairman Company. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- ISBN 978-0786459742.
- SheKnows Media. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- American Media, Inc.Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- Oath Inc. People. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ a b c Ramos, Dino-Ray (September 1, 2018). "Susan Brown Dies: Emmy Nominated 'General Hospital' Actress Was 86". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
External links
- Susan Brown at IMDb
- Susan Brown at the Internet Broadway Database