Susan Howard facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Susan Howard
Susan Howard in 1974
Born	Jeri Lynn Mooney 1942 (age 82–83) Marshall, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, activist, writer
Years active	1966–1993
Spouse(s)	Charles Howerton ​ ​ (m. 1962; div. 1964)​ Calvin Chrane ​ (m. 1974)​
Children	1

Jeri Lynn Mooney (born in 1942), known as Susan Howard, is an American actress, writer, and activist. She is famous for playing Donna Culver Krebbs on the TV show Dallas from 1979 to 1987. She also co-starred in the series Petrocelli from 1974 to 1976. Susan Howard is also a screenwriter and a member of the Writers Guild of America.

About Susan Howard

Jeri Lynn Mooney was born in Marshall, Texas. Her parents were Cassell C. and Melba Ruth "Peg" Mooney. She has an older brother named James. Her family comes from Ireland.

Susan showed a talent for acting when she was young. She won an award for Best Actress in high school. After finishing high school in 1960, she studied drama at the University of Texas for two years. Then, she moved to Los Angeles to become an acting student. She later chose the stage name Susan Howard. Her father called her Susie, and Howard was a family name.

Her TV Roles

Susan Howard appeared in many popular TV shows in the 1960s and early 1970s. Some of these include The Flying Nun (1967), I Dream of Jeannie (1968), and Bonanza (1969).

She played a special role in Star Trek in 1968. She was the first female Klingon character, named Mara, and the only one to speak in the original series. She also appeared in Mission: Impossible (1972) and Columbo (1972).

In 1974, Howard became a co-star in the series Petrocelli. She played Maggie Petrocelli. Her acting earned her nominations for both the Golden Globe and Emmy awards. Even though critics praised her, the show ended in 1976.

In 1979, she joined the cast of Dallas as Donna Culver. The show's producers liked her so much that her small role grew into an eight-year part. She is the only Dallas cast member who also wrote episodes for the series. She wrote two episodes: "Sitting Ducks" and "The Ten Percent Solution." Her contract with the show ended in 1987.

Her Life Outside of Acting

Susan Howard was married to actor Charles Howerton from 1962 to 1964. They have one daughter named Lynn. In 1974, she married Calvin Chrane, who works in independent films. Since 1998, she and her husband have lived in Boerne, Texas.

She is a member of the Writers Guild of America, a group for writers. As mentioned, she wrote two episodes for the TV show Dallas.

Her Work in Politics

After leaving television, Susan Howard became very active in politics. She supports conservative ideas, especially those about gun rights. This means she believes people should have the right to own guns.

In 1989, she was a co-host for The 700 Club, a TV program. Howard has also been a leader in the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA is a group that supports gun ownership. She has also been active in the Texas Republican Party, which is one of the main political parties in the United States.

Howard has served as a commissioner for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This department helps manage parks and wildlife in Texas. She also served on the Texas Commission on the Arts, which supports arts and culture. She became involved with the NRA after meeting one of its leaders in 1988.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Susan Howard para niños

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