Susan Anton Biography (1950-)

Born October 12, 1950 (some sources say 1951), in Yucaipa (some sources say Oak Glen), CA; daughter of Wally (a detective) and Lou Anton; married Jack Stein (divorced, 1979); married Jeff Lester, 1992. Career: Actress and singer. Performer in nightclubs in Las Vegas, NV; toured the country with KennyRogers's concert tour; won title of Miss California, 1969, and tied forsecond runner-up in the 1970 Miss America pageant; appeared in advertisementsfor Muriel cigars, 1976. American Cancer Society, honorary chair; CaliforniaSpecial Olympics, honorary chair; U.S. Women's Olympic Volleyball Team,honorary captain. Awards, Honors: Golden Globe Award nomination, bestnew female star of the year, 1980, for Goldengirl; Japanese gold record for single "Killin' Time." Member: Actor's Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress, singer
Birth Details
October 12, 1950
Yucaipa, California, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • Goldine Serafin, Goldengirl, Avco-Embassy, 1979
  • Stevie Castle, Spring Fever(also known as Sneakers), Comworld Pictures, 1983
  • Jill, Cannonball Run II, Warner Bros., 1984
  • The Boy Who Loved Trolls,1984
  • Making Mr. Right, Orion, 1987
  • Herself, Options, Vestron, 1989
  • Sara, Lena's Holiday, Prism Entertainment, 1991
  • Film Song Performer
  • (Sang "Slow Down, I'll Find You"), Goldengirl, Avco-Embassy, 1979
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Cohost, Mel & Susan Together, ABC, 1978
  • Susan Williams, Cliff Hangers: Stop Susan Williams(also known as Cliff Hangers and Stop Susan Williams), NBC, 1979
  • Host, Presenting Susan Anton, NBC, 1979
  • True Confessions,1986
  • Cohost, Home, ABC, 1989
  • Jackie Quinn, Baywatch, syndicated, 1992-94
  • Lainie Lane, Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher(also known as The Teacher and What Rules?), WB, 1996-97
  • Pilots
  • That's TV, NBC, 1982
  • Guest judge, Battle of the Beat, syndicated, 1983
  • Charlotte "Charlie" Montgomery, Hardesty House, ABC, 1986
  • Julie Brown: The Show, CBS, 1989
  • Movies
  • Betty Sue Allen, the previous year's queen, The Great American Beauty Contest, ABC, 1973
  • Jackie Quinn, Baywatch: River of No Return,1992
  • Specials
  • The Magic of David Copperfield, CBS, 1981
  • Bob Hope's Stand up and Cheer for the National Football League's 60th Year, NBC, 1981
  • The Suzanne Somers Special, CBS, 1982
  • The Boy Who Loved Trolls,1984
  • Placido Domingo ... Stepping out with the Ladies, ABC, 1985
  • How to Be a Man,1985
  • The Academy of Country Music's 20th Anniversary Reunion,1986
  • "Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge" (also known as "The Jonathan Winters Show," Showtime Comedy Spotlight, Showtime, 1987
  • Candid Camera ... Funny Money, CBS, 1990
  • All New Circus of the Stars and Side Show, CBS, 1991
  • (With Ana-Alicia, Roy Firestone, and Kathy Ireland) Host, The World's Greatest Stunts III, Fox, 1991
  • Miss America: Their Untold Stories(also known as Miss Americas... Where Are They Now? and There She Was ... Miss America), NBC,1993
  • The World's Greatest Magic II(also known as The 2nd AnnualWorld's Greatest Magic), NBC, 1995
  • Candid Camera across America, CBS, 1997
  • Host, Las Vegas!, The Travel Channel, 1997
  • The Viva in Vegas Special, Comedy Central, 1998
  • Dudley Moore: In Pursuit of Happiness, A&E, 1999
  • Dudley Moore: The E! True Hollywood Special, E! Entertainment Network, 1999
  • Also appeared in the Anthony Newley Special.
  • Awards Presentations
  • The 39th Annual Tony Awards,1985
  • The 40th Annual Tony Awards,1986
  • The Golden Eagle Awards,1987
  • Song performer, "Our Favorite Son," The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts(also known as The 14th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts), CBS, 1991
  • Episodic
  • "The Costa Rica Connection," Hunter, CBS, 1977
  • "For Broke," Switch, CBS, 1977
  • Host of second program, The Shape of Things, NBC, 1982
  • "East Meets West," The Love Boat, ABC, 1983
  • "Deadly Prey," Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer(also known as The New Mike Hammer), CBS, 1984
  • Christine Clifford, "Corned Beef and Carnage," Murder, She Wrote,CBS, 1986
  • "Separation," Mr. Belvedere, ABC, 1987
  • "Past Tense/All the King's Men," Hotel, ABC, 1987
  • It's Garry Shandling's Show, Showtime, 1987
  • "Memories," My Secret Identity, syndicated, 1988
  • Diane Lewis, "Animal Lovers," Alfred Hitchcock Presents, USA Network, 1988
  • "No Baby, No Shower," It's Garry Shandling's Show, Fox, 1988
  • "The Talk Show," Night Court, NBC, 1989
  • Herself, The Pat Sajak Show, CBS, 1989
  • Herself, Attitudes, Lifetime, 1989
  • "Teddy Falls in Love," The Famous Teddy Z, CBS, 1989
  • Celia James, "Jack and Bill," Murder, She Wrote, CBS, 1989
  • Herself, "Episode with Dennis Miller," The Ben Stiller Show, Fox,1992
  • Women Aloud(also known as Funny Ladies), Comedy Central, 1992
  • Herself, "The Breakdown: Part 2," The Larry Sanders Show, HBO, 1993
  • Mrs. Anderson, "For the Love of Mother," City Guys,1997
  • Shopping channel host, Candid Camera, CBS, 1998
  • Also appeared in Blossom, NBC; The Merv Griffin Show; Quantum Leap, NBC; and The Tonight Show, NBC.
  • Stage Appearances
  • Darlene, Hurlyburly, New York City, 1985
  • Maude Mix, A Coupla White Chicks Sitting around Talking, State Theatre, Cleveland, OH, 1985 then Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady, NY, 1986
  • Xmas a Go-Go, off-Broadway, 1992
  • Ziegfeld's favorite, The Will Rogers Follies, Palace Theatre,New York City, 1992
  • Also appeared in They're Playing Our Song.
  • Major Tours
  • Great Radio City Music Hall Spectacular, U.S. cities, 1994
  • Also appeared in They're Playing Our Song, U.S. cities.
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums
  • Recorded The First Time(country and western).
  • Singles
  • "Killin' Time" and "Foxy" (country and western).