Susan Buckner (January 28, 1952 – May 2, 2024) was an American actress, dancer and beauty pageant winner.
Life and career Susan Buckner was born in Seattle, on January 28, 1952. 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. Nevertheless, her role in the Miss America pageant would be parlayed into a career in the entertainment industry. Her acting career is sprinkled with supporting roles in television, stage, and film.
Buckner portrayed high school cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 summer blockbuster Grease, starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. She was one of The Golddiggers, an all-female singing and dancing group featured on The Dean Martin Show. She made appearances on The Mac Davis Show and Sonny & Cher. She also appeared as one of The Krofftettes who performed synchronised swimming routines on The Brady Bunch Hour.
Buckner's career in show business would end after she decided to instead focus more on raising her two children.
Personal life and death From 1979 to 1997, Buckner was married to Michael R. Josephs, with whom she had two children.
Buckner died in Miami, Florida, on May 2, 2024, at the age of 72.
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes 1976 The First Nudie Musical Dancer 1978 Grease Patricia "Patty" Simcox 1981 Deadly Blessing Vicky Anderson
Television
YearTitleRole Notes 1973 The Dean Martin Show Golddigger 1 episode: "Celebrity Roast: Bette Davis" 1976 Police Woman Judy 1 episode: "Angela" 1976–77 The Brady Bunch Hour Krofftette 9 episodes 1977 Switch Jessica 1 episode: "Eden's Gate" 1977 The Amazing Howard Hughes Jean Harlow TV movie 1977–78 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries George Fayne 3 episodes: "Nancy Drew's Love Match", "Will the Real Santa Claus...?", "Mystery on the Avalanche Express" 1978 Starsky & Hutch Sharon Carstairs 1 episode: "The Heavyweight" 1978 Return Engagement Janice TV movie 1979 B.J. and the Bear Renee 1 episode: "Odyssey of the Shady Truth" 1979 The Love Boat Kim Patterson 1 episode: "The Spider Serenade/Next Door Wife/The Harder They Fall" 1980 When the Whistle Blows Lucy Davis 9 episodes
References
External links
Miss Washington Official Website TV Guide 1 vs 100 Celebrity Photos - Episode 13 - Jan 14, 2007