Susan Dey

Television actress on The Partridge Family

Susan Dey - Television actress on The Partridge Family
Born

December 10th, 1952
72 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actress gained recognition for her role as Laurie Partridge on the television series The Partridge Family, which aired from 1970 to 1974. Later starred in the legal drama series L.A. Law from 1986 to 1992, earning critical acclaim. Achieved multiple nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for the role on L.A. Law. Also appeared in various television films and has maintained a presence in the industry through select projects.

Played Laurie Partridge on The Partridge Family

Starred as Grace Van Owen in L.A. Law

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