Ancestry of
Susan Dey
TV and Movie Actress
Who is Susan Dey?
Susan Dey was born on December 10, 1952 in Pekin, Illinois. She rose to fame as Laurie Partridge in the musical sitcom "The Partridge Family" during the early 1970s. From 1986 to 1992, she took on the role of Grace Van Owen on the legal drama series "L.A. Law," earning critical acclaim, multiple Emmy nominations, and a Golden Globe Award. She also successfully transitioned to film, starring in movies like "Looker" (1981) and "Echo Park" (1986).
Outside of acting, Dey has been involved in philanthropic endeavors, advocating for causes such as mental health awareness and education. She serves as a board member of the Rape Treatment Center at UCLA Medical Center and, in 1990, co-narrated a documentary on campus rape with former L.A. Law star Corbin Bernsen.
Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Susan Dey
Ellen (Herndon) Arthur
Wife of President Chester A. Arthur
16th cousin 2 times removed
via William le Boteler
Lucretia (Rudolph) Garfield
First Lady of President James Garfield
16th cousin 4 times removed
via Ralph de Stafford
Tennessee Williams
Author of A Streetcar Named Desire
19th cousin 1 time removed
via Ralph de Stafford
Tennessee Williams
Author of A Streetcar Named Desire
19th cousin 2 times removed
via Ida de Odingsells
Tennessee Williams
Author of A Streetcar Named Desire
19th cousin 1 time removed
via Sir Robert de Holland
Thomas Bradbury
(c1610/11 - 1694/5)
Great Migration Immigrant 1635
11th cousin 10 times removed
via Guy de Beauchamp
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