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Susan Kohner

Bio: Susanna "Susan" Kohner (born November 11, 1936) is an American former actress. She is best known for her role as Sarah Jane in Douglas Sirk's drama Imitation of Life (1959), which earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress
Born: Wed, Nov 11 1936
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Susan Kohner is 88 years old
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Poster of Freud: The Secret Passion
Freud: The Secret Passion
Susan Kohner was 26 in Freud: The Secret Passion as 'Martha Freud'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1962
Poster of By Love Possessed
By Love Possessed
Susan Kohner was 24 in By Love Possessed as 'Helen Detweiler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1961
Poster of All the Fine Young Cannibals
All the Fine Young Cannibals
Susan Kohner was 23 in All the Fine Young Cannibals as 'Catherine McDowall'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1960
Poster of The Gene Krupa Story
The Gene Krupa Story
Susan Kohner was 23 in The Gene Krupa Story as 'Ethel Maguire'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of The Big Fisherman
The Big Fisherman
Susan Kohner was 22 in The Big Fisherman as 'Fara'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1959
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Susan Kohner was 22 in Imitation of Life as 'Sarah Jane (18)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1959
Poster of Dino
Dino
Susan Kohner was 20 in Dino as 'Shirley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1957
Poster of Trooper Hook
Trooper Hook
Susan Kohner was 20 in Trooper Hook as 'Consuela'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1957
Poster of The Last Wagon
The Last Wagon
Susan Kohner was 19 in The Last Wagon as 'Jolie Normand'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1956
Poster of To Hell and Back
To Hell and Back
Susan Kohner was 18 in To Hell and Back as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Channing
Channing
Susan Kohner was 26+ in Channing as 'Rena Covic'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of Going My Way
Going My Way
Susan Kohner was 25+ in Going My Way
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Susan Kohner was 25+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Nurses
The Nurses
Susan Kohner was 25+ in The Nurses as 'Terry Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1962
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Susan Kohner was 24+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Miriam Marks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Susan Kohner was 23+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Susan Kohner was 23+ in Checkmate as 'Victoria Angelo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Susan Kohner was 22+ in Rawhide as 'Abbie Bartlett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Susan Kohner was 18+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Susan Kohner was 18+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Therese'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Susan Kohner was 17+ in Climax! as '(segment "Child of the Wind"), '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Susan Kohner was 15+ in Cavalcade of America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Susan Kohner was 15+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Anita'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Susan Kohner was 14+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Angela O'Neill, Lynn Howell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951