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Home/People/Susan Buckner
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Born
Jan 28, 1952Died: May 2, 2024
Lived 72 years
Place of Birth
Seattle, Washington, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female

Career Highlights

6
Movies
10
TV Shows
IMDb Profile

Susan Buckner

Acting

Biography
Susan Buckner (January 28, 1952 - May 2, 2024) was an American former actress, best known for playing Patty Simcox in 1978's Grease. Prior to her acting career she was crowned Miss Washington in 1971 and in September went on to become a top ten finalist in the Miss America 1972 pageant (she tied for first in the swimsuit preliminary), which was eventually won by Miss Ohio Laurel Lea Schaefer. Her acting career is sprinkled with supporting roles in television, stage, and film.
The Grease Story poster

The Grease Story

as Patty Simcox
2017
Deadly Blessing poster

Deadly Blessing

as Vicky
1981
Return Engagement poster

Return Engagement

as Janice
1978
Grease poster

Grease

as Patty Simcox
1978
The Amazing Howard Hughes poster

The Amazing Howard Hughes

as Jean Harlow
1977
The First Nudie Musical poster

The First Nudie Musical

as Dancer
1976