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 Originally groomed for the theater, Sullivan worked at the National Repertory Theatre in Washington D.C. before landing a role in Broadway opposite Dustin Hoffman in "Jimmy Shine". Sullivan continued appearing in theater while working on Falcon Crest (1981) in the 1980s. In the 1960s, Susan played "Lenore Curtin" on Another World (1964) for four years, a role that gave her much experience in television, and evidently had a lot of fun from what fellow co-stars (especially Nicolas Coster) have testified. Following her role, Sullivan was acting off-Broadway when an agent spotted her and encouraged her to move to Hollywood, signing her to a contract which was conditional upon her doing so. She went on to play a dozen different parts on TV before taking on the role that would win her an Emmy nomination; that of Peter Strauss' lover in the miniseries, Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976). Sullivan then played a gynecologist in two TV movies, Having Babies II (1977) and Having Babies III (1978), which led to a role in the short-run series Having Babies (1978) (aka Julia Farr, M.D.). Sullivan then went on to become a member of the ensemble cast of It's a Living (1980). She attained her greatest success during the '80s when she played the often put-upon "Maggie" on Falcon Crest (1981). Throughout FC's run, Sullivan remained devoted to the theatre appearing in "Fifth of July" at the Mark Taper Forum in L.A. and "Last Summer" at Blue Fish Cove in San Francisco. Sullivan decided to leave FC at the start of its final season after seven seasons because she felt "Maggie was repeating herself". Sullivan looks back on her days at FC with pride, especially at her gutsy work when her character had a brief bout with alcohol, drawing on her memories of being the child of an alcoholic. After leaving FC, Sullivan continued her charity association with the Blue Cross and ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics). She then got the opportunity to play comedy in a guest stint in Doctor Doctor (1989). Sullivan then recorded two pilot comedies, "Ruth Harper" and "Satellite News". She then went on to play the recurring character of George Carlin's love interest on his self-titled show. While working on GC, she played Robert Urich's ex-wife in Danielle Steel's A Perfect Stranger (1994). In 1995, Sullivan returned to drama in ABC's The Monroes (1995) as "Kathryn Monroe", wife of political aspirant William Devane. Sullivan relished the role, and despite the show folding soon after, she received rave reviews, being dubbed the season's best actress. She was also singled out in publications as the show's saving grace. Sullivan continues to stay in touch with several Falcon Crest (1981) stars, including David Selby, and is now dating author Connell Cowan whom she has been seeing since 1989. Sullivan has a sister, Brigid, an executive at WGBH-TV in Boston, and a brother, Brendan, a methadone counselor in N.Y.C. Sullivan had no qualms about working as a bunny girl in the Manhattan Playboy Club ("I had been a waitress before and I felt I would rather show my legs and make sixty dollars a night instead of twenty"), where she recited Shakespeare while serving drinks. When she was twenty-three, Sullivan dated Cary Grant. Behind the scenes, stories of Susan indicate she is big on practical jokes and works hard at cracking the cast up. Her co-star on Falcon Crest (1981), David Selby (Richard) has recalled the time Susan went into the bathroom to slip into something more comfortable for her role, and when the passion of the scene reached fever-pitch, she dropped the robe to reveal a body-stocking crammed with bottles, cans and tubes of toothpaste. David and the rest of the crew fell about laughing hysterically. Sullivan has been a spokeswoman for Tylenol for many years, and is proud to be associated with the product (pointing out the fact that she has been able to buy a beach house with the proceeds). Attractive, intelligent and outspoken, Sullivan is a well-grounded and giving actress who brings much insight into whichever role she chooses to play.
Bio:
Originally groomed for the theater, Sullivan worked at the National Repertory Theatre in Washington D.C. before landing a role in Broadway opposite Dustin Hoffman in "Jimmy Shine". Sullivan continued appearing in theater while working on Falcon Crest (1981) in the 1980s. In the 1960s, Susan played "Lenore Curtin" on Another World (1964) for four years, a role that gave her much experience in television, and evidently had a lot of fun from what fellow co-stars (especially Nicolas Coster) have testified. Following her role, Sullivan was acting off-Broadway when an agent spotted her and encouraged her to move to Hollywood, signing her to a contract which was conditional upon her doing so. She went on to play a dozen different parts on TV before taking on the role that would win her an Emmy nomination; that of Peter Strauss' lover in the miniseries, Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976). Sullivan then played a gynecologist in two TV movies, Having Babies II (1977) and Having Babies III (1978), which led to a role in the short-run series Having Babies (1978) (aka Julia Farr, M.D.). Sullivan then went on to become a member of the ensemble cast of It's a Living (1980). She attained her greatest success during the '80s when she played the often put-upon "Maggie" on Falcon Crest (1981). Throughout FC's run, Sullivan remained devoted to the theatre appearing in "Fifth of July" at the Mark Taper Forum in L.A. and "Last Summer" at Blue Fish Cove in San Francisco. Sullivan decided to leave FC at the start of its final season after seven seasons because she felt "Maggie was repeating herself". Sullivan looks back on her days at FC with pride, especially at her gutsy work when her character had a brief bout with alcohol, drawing on her memories of being the child of an alcoholic. After leaving FC, Sullivan continued her charity association with the Blue Cross and ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics). She then got the opportunity to play comedy in a guest stint in Doctor Doctor (1989). Sullivan then recorded two pilot comedies, "Ruth Harper" and "Satellite News". She then went on to play the recurring character of George Carlin's love interest on his self-titled show. While working on GC, she played Robert Urich's ex-wife in Danielle Steel's A Perfect Stranger (1994). In 1995, Sullivan returned to drama in ABC's The Monroes (1995) as "Kathryn Monroe", wife of political aspirant William Devane. Sullivan relished the role, and despite the show folding soon after, she received rave reviews, being dubbed the season's best actress. She was also singled out in publications as the show's saving grace. Sullivan continues to stay in touch with several Falcon Crest (1981) stars, including David Selby, and is now dating author Connell Cowan whom she has been seeing since 1989. Sullivan has a sister, Brigid, an executive at WGBH-TV in Boston, and a brother, Brendan, a methadone counselor in N.Y.C. Sullivan had no qualms about working as a bunny girl in the Manhattan Playboy Club ("I had been a waitress before and I felt I would rather show my legs and make sixty dollars a night instead of twenty"), where she recited Shakespeare while serving drinks. When she was twenty-three, Sullivan dated Cary Grant. Behind the scenes, stories of Susan indicate she is big on practical jokes and works hard at cracking the cast up. Her co-star on Falcon Crest (1981), David Selby (Richard) has recalled the time Susan went into the bathroom to slip into something more comfortable for her role, and when the passion of the scene reached fever-pitch, she dropped the robe to reveal a body-stocking crammed with bottles, cans and tubes of toothpaste. David and the rest of the crew fell about laughing hysterically. Sullivan has been a spokeswoman for Tylenol for many years, and is proud to be associated with the product (pointing out the fact that she has been able to buy a beach house with the proceeds). Attractive, intelligent and outspoken, Sullivan is a well-grounded and giving actress who brings much insight into whichever role she chooses to play.
Tivia:
Was a Playboy BunnyWas in a relationship with Cary Grant in the 1960s.She is bicoastal with homes on the East and West coasts, and shares her life with noted psychologist and author Connell Cowan.Was reunited with ex-Falcon Crest (1981) co-star, William R. Moses, on an episode of Castle (2009).Has been in a relationship with Connell Cowan, a psychologist and author, since 1989.Best known by the public for her roles as Maggie Gioberti Channing on Falcon Crest (1981), and as Kitty Montgomery on Dharma & Greg (1997).Attended Hofstra University.Co-starring with ex-Falcon Crest (1981) castmate and longtime friend, David Selby, in the production of A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" at the Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia. (October 2003)Acting mentor was: Jane Wyman.She's co-starring in Castle (2009)'s first season. (March 2009)Has a brother named Brendan Sullivan and a sister named Brigid Sullivan.Graduate of Freeport High School in Freeport, Nassau County, New York.Credits Jane Wyman as her favorite acting mentor/best friend.Graduated from Hofstra University.Often mistaken for Holland Taylor.Co-starring with ex-Falcon Crest (1981) castmate Robert Foxworth, in the play "Honour" at the Matrix Theatre in West Hollywood, California. (August 2005)She was fired from the series Falcon Crest (1981), at the end of the eighth season, by the show's new regime for money reasons, at the same time, she left because of creative differences, a decision that was understood simply, after what the new writers and producers had done to the show in Season 8.Prior to being a successful actress, she worked with several stars in the business from: Steve Forrest, Rock Hudson, Telly Savalas, Buddy Ebsen, Lou Antonio, Bill Bixby, Wayne Rogers, James Garner, Ricardo Montalban and Barry Newman.Long-time friend of David Selby, who played Richard Channing on Falcon Crest (1981).Friends with: Joan Van Ark, Lorenzo Lamas, Robert Foxworth and David Selby.Met her future Falcon Crest (1981) successor, Wendy Phillips on an episode of Having Babies (1978), before she preceded Phillips in the final year of Falcon Crest (1981).As of 2016, she is the only actress to have starred in 3 long-running prime-time shows, nearly all of them, except for 1 on ABC.She is most widely known to be a very private lady.Has a large number of Twitter followers. |
| Name: |
Susan Sullivan |
Type: |
Actress (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Business scope: |
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70 |
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| Height: |
5' 7?' (1.71 m) |
| Biography: |
Originally groomed for the theater, Sullivan worked at the National Repertory Theatre in Washington D.C. before landing a role in Broadway opposite Dustin Hoffman in \"Jimmy Shine\". Sullivan continued appearing in theater while working on Falco |
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Was a Playboy BunnyWas in a relationship with Cary Grant in the 1960s.She is bicoastal with homes on the East and West coasts, and shares her life with noted psychologist and author Connell Cowan.Was reunited with ex-Falcon Crest (1981) co-star, William R. Moses, on an episode of Castle (2009).Has been in a relationship with Connell Cowan, a psychologist and author, since 1989.Best known by the public for her roles as Maggie Gioberti Channing on Falcon Crest (1981), and as Kitty Montgomery on Dharma & Greg (1997).Attended Hofstra University.Co-starring with ex-Falcon Crest (1981) castmate and longtime friend, David Selby, in the production of A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" at the Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia. (October 2003)Acting mentor was: Jane Wyman.She's co-starring in Castle (2009)'s first season. (March 2009)Has a brother named Brendan Sullivan and a sister named Brigid Sullivan.Graduate of Freeport High School in Freeport, Nassau County, New York.Credits Jane Wyman as her favorite acting mentor/best friend.Graduated from Hofstra University.Often mistaken for Holland Taylor.Co-starring with ex-Falcon Crest (1981) castmate Robert Foxworth, in the play "Honour" at the Matrix Theatre in West Hollywood, California. (August 2005)She was fired from the series Falcon Crest (1981), at the end of the eighth season, by the show's new regime for money reasons, at the same time, she left because of creative differences, a decision that was understood simply, after what the new writers and producers had done to the show in Season 8.Prior to being a successful actress, she worked with several stars in the business from: Steve Forrest, Rock Hudson, Telly Savalas, Buddy Ebsen, Lou Antonio, Bill Bixby, Wayne Rogers, James Garner, Ricardo Montalban and Barry Newman.Long-time friend of David Selby, who played Richard Channing on Falcon Crest (1981).Friends with: Joan Van Ark, Lorenzo Lamas, Robert Foxworth and David Selby.Met her future Falcon Crest (1981) successor, Wendy Phillips on an episode of Having Babies (1978), before she preceded Phillips in the final year of Falcon Crest (1981).As of 2016, she is the only actress to have starred in 3 long-running prime-time shows, nearly all of them, except for 1 on ABC.She is most widely known to be a very private lady.Has a large number of Twitter followers. |
| Trademarks: |
Light blue eyes
Husky resonant voice.
Natural blonde hair |
| Quotes: |
My timing in life has been extraordinary. I've ridden the crest of the wave of the women's movement.
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[on the fame that comes with a TV hit]: I don't think I ever wanted fame. When I'd go on talk shows, it was so terrifying being with Johnny Carson. You knew you were supposed to be quick-witted, so I'd do this self-deprecating - I'd put myself down before they'd start in on me. That's also about shame, about not feeling entitled to have what you have. It's very complicated, and I think a lot of actors feel this way. It's the ambivalence. It's 'I'm out there and I want to be successful.' It's 'I don't feel worthy and I don't want to be hurt.'
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[on actor's insecurities]: This is a very important aspect of what it means to be an actor - maybe younger actors aren't as burdened with this as I've been. I live and share my life with a wonderful man, a psychologist and author, Connell Cowan. He took a continuing-education course on narcissism, desire, and shame. Now, I'd just done this TV pilot in which I played an old kind of diva actress who really thinks she's grand. She sings - and I don't sing - in the pilot. I did it, and yes, it was fun, but I was so embarrassed by it. I said to Connell that I felt depressed after I did this big number and everybody applauded, regardless of whatever they thought of it. I said, 'I don't know what this is; maybe I don't really want to be an actor anymore.' He said, 'You feel shame.' And, you know, he was right: I was feeling shame because I didn't quite feel entitled to be a showoff, which is part of what you are as an actor.
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If you're cast right you can actually just let yourself go because all your gestures will be right, all your intonations will be right because you just somewhere understand who this person is.
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[When filming the episode of Falcon Crest (1981) where she learned of her husband Chase's death, she shed real tears. When asked whether it was sympathy for the poor suffering widow, she responded with her usual honesty] "It was P.M.S.". |
| Job title: |
Actress |
| Others works: |
TV commercials for Tylenol pain relievers (1990s)
(November 2002) Plays Julia in "The Fourth Wall" play by A. R. Gurney and Noel Coward (Primary Stages, New York City, New York, USA).
(August 2005) Plays Honor in "Honour" play by Joa |
| Spouse: |
Connell Cowan (1991 - present) |
| Parents: |
Helen Sullivan
Brendan Sullivan |
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