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My Take
Dey accomplished the single hardest thing a teen idol can attempt: a convincing second act. Beloved as Laurie on The Partridge Family, she could have faded gracefully, but instead she reinvented herself as Grace Van Owen on L.A. Law, winning a Golden Globe and earning three Emmy nods along the way. I admire the discipline behind that pivot, and equally the wisdom of her quiet retirement. Too many performers cling on; Dey read the room and walked away on her own terms. From Pekin, Illinois to genuine dramatic credibility is a path worth honoring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Susan Dey
- Name (Japanese)
- スーザン・デイ
- Reading
- すーざん・でい
- Born
- December 10, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Pekin, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / model / television actor / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Fox Lane High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Susan Dey born?
Born December 10, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Susan Dey from?
Susan Dey is from Pekin, Illinois, United States.
What does Susan Dey do?
Susan Dey works as actor, model, television actor, film actor, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.