Sue Randall facts for kids
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Sue Randall
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Randall in 1964
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Marion Burnside Randall
October 8, 1935 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Died | October 26, 1984 (aged 49) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Years active | 1955–1967 |
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Peter Blake Powell
(m. 1957; died 1971)James J. McSparron |
| Children | 2 |
Sue Randall (born Marion Burnside Randall on October 8, 1935 – died October 26, 1984) was an American actress. She was known for her roles on television shows. Her acting career lasted 17 years, from 1950 to 1967.
Sue Randall's most famous role was Miss Alice Landers. She played this kind elementary school teacher on the TV show Leave It to Beaver. This popular show aired on CBS and ABC.
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Early Life and Education
Sue Randall was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the younger of two children. Her parents were Marion Burnside Randall and Roland Rodrock Randall. Her father was a well-known real estate expert.
Sue started acting on stage when she was just 10 years old. She performed with a group called the Alden Park Players. In 1953, she finished school at the Lankenau School for Girls in Philadelphia. After that, she moved to New York City. There, she studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduated with high honors.
Television Career Highlights
Sue Randall first appeared on TV in 1955. It was an episode called "Golden Victory" on the show Star Tonight. She also played Diane Emerson in the TV show Valiant Lady and later in Woman with a Past.
In 1957, Sue appeared in the movie Desk Set. She played a character named Ruthie Saylor. The movie starred famous actors Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
Her most memorable role was as Miss Landers on Leave It to Beaver. She played this role from 1958 to 1962. Sue appeared in 28 episodes of the show. She took over the role from another actress, Diane Brewster. Sue's first episode as Miss Landers was "Ward's Problem" in October 1958.
Sue Randall often played supporting roles in many TV shows. She was especially common in Western shows. For example, she played Kathy O'Hara in an episode of Sugarfoot in 1959. She also appeared in The Rebel as Elaine.
She was also in many other popular TV series. These included The Twilight Zone, Have Gun – Will Travel, and Gunsmoke. She also appeared in Bonanza, The Fugitive, and 77 Sunset Strip. In 1961, she was a guest star on Sea Hunt three times. She also appeared twice on Perry Mason as a defendant.
Sue Randall also acted in five episodes of the Western show Death Valley Days. Her last appearance on that show was in 1966.
Personal Life and Later Years
Sue Randall was married to Peter Blake Powell. They had two children together. Later, she married James J. McSparron. She was still married to him when she passed away.
Sue stopped acting in 1967. Her last role was in an episode of Vacation Playhouse. Two years later, she moved back to Philadelphia. There, she worked for different charity groups. She helped raise money for causes like fighting arthritis and multiple sclerosis. She also supported programs for blindness and childhood education.
Sue Randall passed away on October 26, 1984, at the age of 49.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1957 | Desk Set | Ruthie Saylor |
Images for kids
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Sue Randall in 1964
See also
In Spanish: Sue Randall para niños
