Susan Dey is an American actress best known for her role as Laurie Partridge in the 1970s television series The Partridge Family. She has also starred in several other television shows and films over the course of her career. This is a brief biography of Susan Dey’s life and career.
Early Life
Susan Dey was born on December 10, 1952 in Pekin, Illinois. She was raised in the nearby town of Morristown, New Jersey. As a teen, Dey attended a performing arts high school and then went on to study acting at New York University. She made her television debut in 1968, appearing in an episode of the series Love is a Many Splendored Thing.
Career Highlights
In 1970, Dey was cast in the role that would make her famous: Laurie Partridge on the television series The Partridge Family. She starred on the show from 1970 to 1974 alongside David Cassidy and Shirley Jones. She went on to star in numerous other television series and films, including L.A. Law, Love & War, and Looker.
Later Years
In the late 1990s, Dey returned to television with a recurring role on the show Third Watch. She also appeared in the films The West Side Waltz and The Stepsister. In recent years, she has focused on her family and has largely retired from acting.
Susan Dey is an American actress who has enjoyed a successful career in television and film spanning over five decades. She is most well-known for her role as Laurie Partridge in The Partridge Family, and has since gone on to appear in many other television shows and films. Dey has since largely retired from acting to focus on her family life.
