Susan Buckner


Susan Buckner is an American former actress. 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, which was eventually won by Miss Ohio Laurel Lea Schaefer. Her acting career is sprinkled with supporting roles in television, stage, and film. Susan is probably best remembered for her role as high school cheerleader "Patty Simcox" in the summer blockbuster of 1978 Grease starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. She also appeared as one of The Krofftettes who performed synchronized swimming routines on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour. The most recent appearance of Buckner was on an episode of 1 vs. 100 as a mob member.

Filmography

Movies

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976The First Nudie MusicalDancer
1978GreasePatricia "Patty" Simcox
1981Deadly BlessingVicky Anderson

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976Police WomanJudy1 episode: "Angela"
1976–77The Brady Bunch HourKrofftette9 episodes
1977SwitchJessica1 episode: "Eden's Gate"
1977The Amazing Howard HughesJean HarlowTV Movie
1977–78The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew MysteriesGeorge Fayne3 episodes: "Nancy Drew's Love Match", "Will the Real Santa Claus...?", "Mystery on the Avalanche Express"
1978Starsky & HutchSharon Carstairs1 episode: "The Heavyweight"
1978Return EngagementJaniceTV Movie
1979B.J. and the BearRenee1 episode: "Odyssey of the Shady Truth"
1979The Love BoatKim Patterson1 episode: "The Spider Serenade/Next Door Wife/The Harder They Fall"
1980When the Whistle BlowsLucy Davis9 episodes