Susan Ericksen is an American actress and audiobook narrator.
Early life and education Born in Illinois, Susan Ericksen earned her Bachelor of Arts at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she began her acting career. Ericksen pursued her Master of Fine Arts in acting at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she met her husband, David Colacci.
Audiobook narration Ericksen has narrated over 800 audiobook titles, and has said she applies her theatrical experience to her audiobook narration. She has worked with various audiobook producers, including Brilliance Audio, Tantor Media, and BBC Audio. Her notable works include the In Death series by J.D. Robb and the V. I. Warshawski series by Sara Paretsky. In addition, Ericksen is an active member of SAG-AFTRA and contributes to its Audiobook Steering Committee.
Accolades and recognition
YearTitleAwardResultRef.2025Bonded in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2022Desperation in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2022Abandoned in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2018Dark in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner2015The Abundance by Annie DillardAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2014Carthage by Joyce Carol OatesAudioFile Earphones Award - David Colacci and Susan EricksenWinner2013Thankless in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner2013Critical Mass by Sara ParetskyAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2012The Nightmare Thief by Meg GardinerAudie Award for Thriller or Suspense - Best Thriller/SuspenseWinner2012New York to Dallas by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner2012Celebrity in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2012New York to Dallas by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2011Fantasy in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist2010Body Work by Sara ParetskyAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2010Fantasy in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2010The Liar's Lullaby by Meg GardinerAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2009Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee StoneAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2009Hardball by Sara ParetskyAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2009Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2009Promises in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2008Strangers in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2008L.A. Outlaws by T Jefferson ParkerAudioFile Earphones Award - David Colacci and Susan EricksenWinner2007Born in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist2007Last Known Victim by Erica SpindlerAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2006Origin in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance AudiobookWinner2006Survivor in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist2006Survivor in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2004Naked in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2002Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner2002Savannah Blues by Mary Kay AndrewsAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner
Stage productions Ericksen's stage career includes performances in regional theaters across the United States, such as The Cleveland Play House, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Baltimore Center Stage.
Hope Summer Repertory Theater Ericksen has been involved with the Hope Summer Repertory Theater (HSRT) at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, both as an actor and director. Her performances include roles in productions such as A View from the Bridge, Annie and Hay Fever. She has also directed several plays for HSRT.
Ericksen’s acting and directing contributions for HSRT include: Year Role/Contribution Production 2017 Actor: Beatrice Carbone A View from the Bridge 2017 Actor: Miss Hannigan Annie 2015 Actor: Judith Bliss Hay Fever 2014 Actor: Dollie Levi The Matchmaker 2013 Actor: Margaret Johnson The Light in the Piazza 2011 Actor: Marta 'Mama' Hanson I Remember Mama 2010 Actor: Agnes I Do, I Do 2008 Actor: Sister Aloysius Beauvier Doubt: A Parable 2005 Actor: Hannah Ferguson The Spitfire Grill 2003 Director Once Upon a Mattress 2002 Actor: Sam Fully Committed 2001 Director The Wizard of Oz 1999 Director The Tempest
Personal life Ericksen resides in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, with her husband David Colacci and their two children. The couple operates a professional recording studio from their home, where they do the majority of their audiobook work.
References
External links
Susan Ericksen (AudioFile Audiobook Talent & Industry Guide)