Susan Sullivan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Susan Sullivan
Sullivan in March 2010
Born	1942 (age 82–83) New York City, U.S.
Alma mater	Hofstra University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1964–present
Partner(s)	Connell Cowan

Susan Sullivan (born in 1942) is an American actress. She is famous for her many roles on TV. She played Lenore Curtin Delaney in the soap opera Another World. She was also Lois Adams in the sitcom It's a Living.

Susan Sullivan is well-known for playing Maggie Gioberti Channing in the show Falcon Crest. Later, she played Kitty Montgomery in Dharma & Greg. Many people also know her as Martha Rodgers from the TV series Castle. She has been nominated for important awards like the Emmy and Golden Globe for her acting.

Early Life and Start in Acting

Susan Sullivan was born in New York City. Her parents were Helen and Brendan Sullivan. Her father worked in advertising. She grew up on Long Island in Freeport. She finished high school there in 1960.

She then went to Hofstra University. In 1964, she earned a degree in drama. This helped her start her acting career.

How Did Susan Sullivan Begin Her Acting Career?

Susan Sullivan started acting on Broadway in the 1960s. She was in a play called Jimmy Shine with Dustin Hoffman. In 1969, she signed a contract with Universal Studios. This led to guest roles in many TV series. She also started acting in daytime dramas.

Her first role in a TV series was on A World Apart in 1970. From 1971 to 1976, she played Lenore Moore Curtin Delaney on Another World. She also appeared in the TV version of the movie Midway. In 1977, she was Dr. Elaina Marks in the pilot for The Incredible Hulk.

Famous TV Roles

Susan Sullivan has had many memorable roles on television. She often played strong and interesting characters.

Sullivan in Rich Man, Poor Man, Book II (1976)

What Was Her Role in Rich Man, Poor Man Book II?

She played Maggie Porter in the TV drama Rich Man, Poor Man Book II. From 1978 to 1979, she was Dr. Julie Farr in Having Babies. This role earned her an Emmy nomination. The show started as two TV movies and then became a weekly series. In 1980, she joined the sitcom It's a Living as Lois Adams.

Playing Maggie Gioberti in Falcon Crest

In 1981, Susan Sullivan got the role of Maggie Gioberti in the CBS show Falcon Crest. This show became very popular. Maggie became one of her most famous characters. She was on the show from 1981 to 1989. She was nominated for three Soap Opera Digest awards during this time. She appeared in almost every episode of the series. Her character left the show in 1989.

Later Roles in Sitcoms and Animated Shows

After Falcon Crest, Sullivan appeared in The George Carlin Show. She also had a role in the movie My Best Friend's Wedding (1997). In Dharma & Greg, she played Kitty Montgomery from 1997 to 2002. Kitty was a fancy, high-society mother. This role earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

She also voiced Queen Hippolyta in the animated series Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. She appeared in other TV shows like Brothers & Sisters and Two and a Half Men.

Her Role as Martha Rodgers in Castle

From 2009 to 2016, Susan Sullivan co-starred in the TV series Castle. She played Martha Rodgers, the mother of the main character, Richard Castle. Martha Rodgers was also an actress in the show. Her character's acting career was similar to Susan Sullivan's real life.

Personal Life

In 2023, Susan Sullivan was diagnosed with lung cancer. She had surgery to remove it.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Susan Sullivan para niños