Susan Flannery

Infobox actor
name = Susan Flannery


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birthdate = birth date and age|1943|07|31
birthplace = New York City
emmyawards = Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series
1975 "Days of Our Lives"
2000, 2002, 2003 "The Bold and the Beautiful"
goldenglobeawards = Most Promising Newcomer
1974 "The Towering Inferno"

Susan Flannery (born July 31, 1943) is a Golden Globe- and four time Emmy Award-winning American soap opera actress.

Flanney was born in New York, New York. She is known for playing Dr. Laura Spencer Horton on "Days of Our Lives" from 1966 until 1975 where she met writer and daytime legend William J. Bell. She appeared in the 1974 film "The Towering Inferno" and the '76 film "The Gumball Rally". She also appeared on the primetime television series "Dallas" as Leslie Stewart during season three (1980-1981) as well as opposite Kirk Douglas in "The Moneychangers". She has also worked alongside Micheal Jaffe as a producer.

Today, she is known worldwide for playing Stephanie Douglas Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful" since the first episode in 1987. Flannery is also a regular director on the show, and has twice been nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for her work.

Susan appeared in two episodes of ABC's sitcom, "Hope & Faith" in 2004. She appeared with other well-known actors from rival soaps.

Personal life

Flannery has a daughter named Blaise, born in the mid 1980s. Flannery's interests include sailing, flying, cooking dinner for friends and traveling. She currently lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Awards (Won)

Daytime Emmy Awards
*(2000, 2002, 2003) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "The Bold and the Beautiful"
*(1975) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for "Days of Our Lives"

Golden Globe Awards
*(1975) Golden Globe Most Promising Newcomer - Female for "The Towering Inferno"

External links

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