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

Susan Howard, whose real name is Jeri Lynn Mooney, is an American actress, writer, and activist. She was born in 1942. Many people know her for playing Donna Culver Krebbs on the TV show Dallas from 1979 to 1987. She also had a big role in the show Petrocelli from 1974 to 1976. Besides acting, Susan Howard is also a writer for television and is part of the Writers Guild of America.

About Susan Howard's Early Life

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 has Irish roots from Cork.

Growing Up in Marshall, Texas

Susan Howard showed her acting talent early on. While in high school, she won an award for Best Actress. After finishing Marshall High School in 1960, she went to the University of Texas for two years. There, she studied drama and joined the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Moving to Los Angeles for Acting

After college, she moved to Los Angeles. She became an acting student at the Los Angeles Repertory Company. Later, she chose the stage name Susan Howard. Her father used to call her Susie, and Howard was a family name.

Susan Howard's Acting Career

Susan Howard had many important guest roles on TV shows. These were mainly in the 1960s and early 1970s.

Early TV Appearances

She appeared in shows like The Flying Nun (1967) and I Dream of Jeannie (1968). She also played a character named Mara on Star Trek in 1968. This made her the first female Klingon to speak on the show. Other shows included Bonanza (1969), Mannix (1969), Mission: Impossible (1972), and Columbo (1972).

In 1973, she was in Lorne Greene's series Griff. She played Evan Sands in an episode called "Who Framed Billy the Kid?".

Starring in Petrocelli

In 1974, Susan Howard got a main role in the series Petrocelli. She played Maggie Petrocelli. Her acting in this show was highly praised. She was even nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Even with these nominations, the show ended in 1976.

Her Role in Dallas

In 1978, Howard played Susan Fields in The Paper Chase. Then, in 1979, she appeared on Dallas as Donna Culver. The show's creators really liked her performance. Her small guest role turned into an eight-year part on the show.

Susan Howard is special because she was the only Dallas cast member to also write for the series. She wrote two episodes: "Sitting Ducks" and "The Ten Percent Solution." In 1987, her contract with the show was not renewed.

Susan Howard's Personal Life

Susan Howard was married to actor Charles Howerton from 1962 to 1964. They had 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. This is the group for writers in the entertainment industry.

Susan Howard's Political Activities

After leaving television, Susan Howard became very active in supporting conservative causes. She is especially known for her work on gun rights.

Involvement in Conservative Causes

In 1989, she was a co-host on The 700 Club, a TV program. Susan Howard has been a leader in both the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Texas Republican Party. She became involved with the NRA after meeting Wayne LaPierre in 1988.

She has also served as a commissioner for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. She was also on the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Susan Howard's Filmography

Susan Howard has acted in both movies and television shows.

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

Susan Howard has received several awards and nominations for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Susan Howard para niños

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