Suddenly Susan
NBC (ended 2000)
Cast & Crew
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Brooke Shields
Susan Keane
Brooke is the daughter of minor actress Teri Shields and the grand-daughter of Frank Shields, a good-looking and flamboyant amateur tennis champion who had some movie parts in the mid-1930s. She is also a second cousin of Glenn Close. Through her grandmother, Marina Torlonia, Brooke is descended from the notorious Lucrecia Borgia, King Henri IV of France, and many other historical figures.
Her screen career began with a TV commercial for Ivory soap, and her first movie was Alice, Sweet Alice (1977) but she first became famous as a Calvin Klein model and for her role as Violet in Pretty Baby (1978).
Brooke is a Princeton graduate in French Literature. She added 'Camille' to her names when she was ten, and is a vegetarian. She was named as Time magazine's 'Face of the Eighties'.
Former boyfriends include Dean Cain (when they were both at Princeton), Michael Bolton, John F. Kennedy Jr, Liam Neeson and Michael Jackson. She was married to the tennis player Andre Agassi from 1997 to April 1999, and was a close friend of the actor David Strickland (Todd in Suddenly Susan), who hanged himself in 1999. The marriage to Agassi was later annulled, enabling Brooke to marry screenwriter Chris Henchy in the Catholic church on 4 April 2001. They now have one daughter, Rowan Francis, born in May 2003.
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Barbara Barrie
Helen "Nana" Keane
Barbara Barrie made a name for herself on Broadway in the 1960s and 1970s before joining the cast of television's Barney Miller, as Barney's wife, Liz, perhaps her best known role. After the first season of the show Liz became a recurring character, allowing the actress to return to Broadway as well as to make movies. She has continued to appear on television, movies and stage into the 2000s.moreless -
Rob Estes
Oliver Browne (1999-2000)
Rob Estes is probably best known for his starring role as Chris Lorenzo in Silk Stalkings. More recently, he had recurring roles on Providence, Suddenly Susan and Gilmore Girls. His first big break in television was on Days of Our Lives. Estes recently starred in such telefilms as Sweet Temptation and the 2004 ABC Family romantic comedy I Do, They Don't. In 2000, he produced and starred in the independent feature How to Go on a Date in Queens. After graduating from USC, Estes took a utilitarian approach to entering Hollywood and made plans for a career as a stuntman. However, it was quickly apparent his talents deserved a wider berth. Following several years on the hit show Melrose Place, he starred in several well-received but ultimately unsuccessful television pilots. Frustrated with being limited to his work on screen, Estes made the decision to rediscover his craft on stage. He received excellent reviews in his starring role in The Rose Tattoo at the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. When he moved with his family to Seattle in early 2003, he sought out opportunities in that city's thriving theatre scene. He had co-starring roles in productions in Seattle and at the nationally recognized Coeur D'Alene Rep in Idaho. This experience culminated in his co-starring performance as Solyony in Chekhov's Three Sisters (adapted by Craig Lucas) at the Intiman Theatre, under the tutelage of Bartlett Sheer. His current role is Det. Sean Cole in ABC's The Evidence. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Estes resides in Bellevue, Washington. He has two children, Mason and Maya.moreless -
Kathy Griffin
Vicki Groener Rubenstein
Kathy Griffin, a native of Chicagoland, is the youngest of five children. She has three older brothers and an older sister. When her parents retired to California, Kathy moved west with them after finishing high school and began trying to break into show business. She performed with the Groundlings and then paid her dues doing stand-up at various clubs until she was discovered. From there, she appeared on Suddenly Susan, a sitcom that served as her big break. Using her sudden fame as a platform, Kathy appeared as guests on other popular sitcoms, including Seinfeld, which slowly eased her into the public's eye. When reality television forced its way into the entertainment business, Kathy, like the rest of America, fell in love with the genre and subsequently appeared on many of them, hosting NBC's Average Joe and winning ABC's inaugural season of Celebrity Mole. Now, after several comedy specials, the raven-haired comedian simply enjoys life at home and on the road as a "D-List" celebrity. Her life, as well as her terrifically shocking and hilarious commentary on Hollywood, is currently being chronichled in Bravo's Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.moreless -
Currie Graham
Nathan "Nate" Knaborski (Season 4)
Television actor Currie Graham, who has been acting for over two decades, is mostly known for his roles as sports writer Nathan Knaborski, a romantic interest of Brooke Shields in the final season of Suddenly Susan and as the ruthless and sleazy ADA Nick Balco on Boston Legal. He has filled up his resume with a variety of television and film credits from a wide array of roles and genres since the late '80s. Graham, who played basketball in high school, was introduced to acting when he signed up for the drama program thinking it was a chance to catch some sleep before games. As fate had it, he fell in love with theater and began performing in school plays. His parent's dream for him to become a medical doctor was set aside and he instead enrolled at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.
In New York, he found a new home and in acting, he discovered his calling. Currie continued to appear in theatrical productions during and after his stint at the academy. His television debut was a guest appearance in an episode of Just the Ten of Us in 1988. It wasn't until in 1992 that he followed that up playing Mitchell Burkitt in a Law & Order episode. During the next three years, Graham did a handful of films and made-for-TV movies including the crime dramedy Money for Nothing (1993) with John Cusack and Benicio Del Toro. While primarily recognized as a TV actor, he has added several film credits to his name including the action thrillers Rancid (2004) and Assault on Precinct 13 (2005), alongside Oscar-nominated actors Laurence Fishburne and Ethan Hawke and Golden Globe winner Gabriel Bryne.
On television, Graham has commonly played characters in a position of power and authority. Among the notable roles that he has portrayed are Lt. Thomas Bale, the station commander of the 15th squad in the final season of NYPD Blue, Ed Ferrara, the boss of Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman) at an advertising agency on Desperate Housewives, Police Supervisor Richard Ellis on Men in Trees, and ADA Frank Ginsberg on Boston Legal. In 2008, Currie went back to his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario to film the TV mini-series drama Would Be Kings, in which he starred opposite Natasha Henstridge and played the straight-arrow investigator Patrick Lahane. In 2009, he teamed up once again with Steven Bochco on the TNT legal drama Raising the Bar.moreless -
Eric Idle
Ian Maxtone-Graham (Season 4)
Eric Idle is an English comedian, actor and film director, as well as an author and guitarist/songwriter. He wrote and performed as part of Monty Python. -
Sherri Shepherd
Miranda Charles (Season 4)
Sherri Shepherd was born in Chicago where she was raised with her three sisters. Her father worked as a manager at a McDonald's franchise and he paid for her to attend a trade college in order to work as a legal secretary. While Sherri Shepherd pursued such a career for roughly seven years, she eventually got her big break in the show-business field when she appeared in the series Cleghorne, which eventually gained her additional performing roles. She has since then married and divorced actor and comic Jeff T., in which they now live in Los Angeles with their two pet dogs. She was announced as The View new co-host on September 10, 2007. Sherri Shepherd recently moved to New York City, New York to accommodate her schedule with The View.moreless -
David Strickland
Todd Stites (Seasons 1-3)
David Strickland was born in Glen Cove, L.I., and raised in Princeton, N.J. He moved to Pacific Palisades near Los Angeles while he was in high school. David checked in to the Oasis Motel in Las Vegas during the early hours of March 22, 1999. His body, hanging from a ceiling beam by a bed sheet, was discovered by a maid. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There was no note, and evidence of drugs was found in the room. The Clark County coroner's report stated that his body bore the marks of a previous suicide attempt. Reports in the period leading up to his death suggest that he was no longer taking the medication prescribed for his bipolar disorder. On the day prior to his death he was seen with his friend Andy Dick in the Glitter Gulch strip club. David had a history of substance abuse and missed a scheduled court appearance on the day he died, related to an October 1998 arrest for cocaine possession to which he pleaded no contest. A source close to the actor is quoted as saying, 'He was smart and funny and had a good head on his shoulders. He seemed like he had a great perspective on things. But unfortunately he didn't.'moreless -
Nestor Carbonell
Luis Rivera
Nestor was born in NYC but his family travelled frequently and actually Spanish was his first language. Carbonell enrolled at Harvard as an English major and first performed as a freshman. After graduating, he embarked on a career in acting and landed small parts on daytime TV and made his primetime debut on an episode of "Law & Order". Nestor was frequently cast as Hispanics or Europeans and continued to make guest appearances on "Melrose Place" and "A Different World" before he became a regular as Gianni, a handsome gigolo, on the ill-fated sitcom "Muscle". Later that year, he made his screen debut in "Love & Happiness", which only played at one theater in LA. Having been a loved comic, he soon landed the role of Luis Rivera, the too cool photographer, supporting Brooke Shields in the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan."moreless -
Judd Nelson
Jack Richmond (Seasons 1-3)
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Fred Stoller
Hank
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Karen Maruyama
Mrs. Fong
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Albie Selznick
Ben
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Rob Estes
Oliver Browne
Rob Estes is probably best known for his starring role as Chris Lorenzo in Silk Stalkings. More recently, he had recurring roles on Providence, Suddenly Susan and Gilmore Girls. His first big break in television was on Days of Our Lives. Estes recently starred in such telefilms as Sweet Temptation and the 2004 ABC Family romantic comedy I Do, They Don't. In 2000, he produced and starred in the independent feature How to Go on a Date in Queens. After graduating from USC, Estes took a utilitarian approach to entering Hollywood and made plans for a career as a stuntman. However, it was quickly apparent his talents deserved a wider berth. Following several years on the hit show Melrose Place, he starred in several well-received but ultimately unsuccessful television pilots. Frustrated with being limited to his work on screen, Estes made the decision to rediscover his craft on stage. He received excellent reviews in his starring role in The Rose Tattoo at the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. When he moved with his family to Seattle in early 2003, he sought out opportunities in that city's thriving theatre scene. He had co-starring roles in productions in Seattle and at the nationally recognized Coeur D'Alene Rep in Idaho. This experience culminated in his co-starring performance as Solyony in Chekhov's Three Sisters (adapted by Craig Lucas) at the Intiman Theatre, under the tutelage of Bartlett Sheer. His current role is Det. Sean Cole in ABC's The Evidence. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Estes resides in Bellevue, Washington. He has two children, Mason and Maya.moreless -
Bill Stevenson
Pete
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Kyle T. Heffner
Jerry
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Gregory White
Mr. Barnes
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Mary-Pat Green
Brenda
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Mark Ankeny
Doc Simon
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Jayson Creek
Malcolm
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Patience Cleveland
Mrs. Lancaster
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Parry Shen
Robert
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Juanita Jennings
Ms. Hollins
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Dr. Joyce Brothers
Herself
For 30 years, Dr. Joyce Brothers has been the dean of American psychologists. Possessing limitless energy and vitality, Dr. Joyce Brothers, who is an NBC Radio Network Personality, is also a noted psychologist, columnist, author, business consultant, wife and mother. Recognition of her significant activities and outstanding influence has come from many quarters. For six years Dr. Joyce Brothers has been listed in George Gallup's poll of the "most admired women." A United Press International Poll named Dr. Joyce Brothers one of the 10 most influential American women, and a survey conducted by the Greenwich College Research Center, listed her among the 10 women most admired by college students. Still another poll, conducted by Good Housekeeping magazine to find "Women In the World Most Admired" by women, ranked Dr. Brothers in a 10th place tie with Golda Meir of Israel. Dr. Joyce Brothers broadcasts on the NBC Radio Network Mondays through Fridays. With organizational skill that could evoke favorable comment from the most fastidious time-and-motion expert, Dr. Joyce Brothers is able to pursue her other careers simultaneously. She is a regular columnist for Good Housekeeping Magazine and writes a daily column that is published in more than 350 newspapers. Dr. Brother's books have been translated into 26 languages. As a consultant to the business world, Dr. Joyce Brothers creates and performs in films and seminars designed for corporate personnel training programs. She is a frequent guest on network television programs including NBC-TV's "Tonight Show", Mike Hammer, Moonlighting, Mr. Belvedere, Alf, Night Court, Married With Children, and various panel shows. Dr. Joyce Brothers is a commentator for A Current Affair and CBS-TV News in Los Angeles. For six years Dr. Joyce Brothers was a member of the faculties of Hunter College and Columbia University in New York City and now is a frequent guest lecturer at universities across the country. Dr. Joyce Brothers is a graduate of Cornell University and received her Ph.D. from Columbia University. She is married to the late Dr. Milton Brothers, an internist. They have a daughter, Lisa, and she resides in New York City.moreless -
Harvey Korman
Jimmy
Harvey Korman was a well known actor in the 60's and 70's due to his work on The Carol Burnett Show. He was often paired with the famous comedian Tim Conway and together, they were a hilarious team. They often competed to see which one could make the other laugh on air first. Unfortunately, Harvey usually lost that competition and would have to turn away from the camera and laugh. He did work in television and movies.moreless -
Lynne Marie Stewart
Marion
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Joan Rivers
Edie
Joan is the younger of two daughters of Russian immigrants Beatrice and Meyer Molinsky. Joan got into acting from an early age and continued throughout college; appearing in almost every college production. After graduating and at a loss for what to do Joan took a job as a buyer for a department store. Whilst there she married the Boss's son a marriage which only lasted 6 months. After this and determined to fulfill her dream Joan started making the rounds in New York going through the normal motions of sleazy agents, dirty clubs and hostile audiences. It wasn't until 1965 when her dreams came true with a booking on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. After this Joan met and married her second husband and had a daughter, Melissa. For Joan 1968 through 1972 was when she started making it with appearances on both television and the big screen. In 1983 Joan thought she was at the top of the world, she had book deals, permanent guest star positions on television, sold out concerts and comedy albums. After hitting rock bottom in her personal life Joan picked herself back up and in 1989 she was back on the screens and the stage.moreless -
Greg Pitts
Unknown
Greg Pitts currently stars in ABC's new sitcom "Sons & Daughters" as Tommy White. Greg Pitts was born on January 21, 1970 in Sarasota, Florida. Greg has also arrpeared on hit tv shows, such as Grey's Anatomy, CSI, and SIster, Sister.moreless -
Steven Williams
Carl
Born in Memphis, TN, Williams lived on a farm with his maternal grandparents until he was 9 years old in nearby Millington. Williams then moved to Chicago with his mother where he graduated from Wendell Phillips High School and enrolled in the General Motors Institute, the automaker's engineering school. Soon after, he was drafted into the Army. He served in the 2nd Armored Division, stationed in Gilhausen, Germany and became Divisional Champion with the United States Army Boxing Team, Middleweight Division. Upon Honorable Discharge, Williams worked for the Post Office as a mailman. After delivering the mail in sub zero temperatures, he went to work in Chicago's garment district as an apparel salesman. His good looks, high energy and effective salesmanship caught the attention of advertising executives who encouraged him to pursue a career in modeling, which he did with great success for several years. Long fascinated by the local theater scene, Williams began to investigate his own acting abilities. He worked steadily in Chicago theater with dynamic performances in such productions as Taming of the Shrew, Purlie, The Mighty Gents, All Honorable Men, Warp, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Black Picture Show, Don Juan, Slow Dance on the Killing Ground and Medal of Honor Rag (Milwaukee Rep.). He was twice nominated for the prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award for his performances in Joplin and Cinderella Brown. His love for the theatre continued as he portrayed the patriarch of the family in The Letter at The Hudson Theatre, L.A. receiving critical acclaim. Complementing his stage credits were a number of roles in feature films shot in Chicago such as Cooley High, Doctor Detroit and the now classic The Blues Brothers. Williams got his first taste of Los Angeles, in 1980, while doing P.R. for a Movie of the Week - Dummy in which he co-starred with LeVar Burton and Paul Sorvino. In 1982 he moved to L.A. permanently. Among his motion picture credits are Corrina, Corrina, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Missing in Action II: The Beginning, The Sender, Firetrap, Route 666 and Elite. On television Williams became internationally recognized for his starring role as the, tough yet compassionate, police captain on 21 Jump Street. The series was praised by youth organizations worldwide for its realistic and sensitive portrayal of topical teen issues. One hundred and two episodes of 21 Jump Street were produced, the last episode, Williams directed. His other television credits include a co-starring role on The Equalizer and starring in the title role in Disney Presents 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage on NBC. The series allowed Williams to showcase his diverse talents as both a dramatic and comedic actor. As the recurring character X on FOX's macabre, hit series, The X-Files, Williams played X with a powerful, deadly, ambiguous quality. He also appeared in the television movies Revolver, Heroes of the Storm, The Marva Collins Story, Dummy, Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story, The Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck, Touchdown, Silent Witness, Deep Red and Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story. His long list of guest starring roles on episodic television include playing the President of the United States on Seaquest, a homeless person on the "Greeter" episode of Stingray, and a multitude of diverse characters on The Hughley's, Total Recall, Suddenly Susan, Any Day Now, L.A. Law, Dukes of Hazzard, Wiseguy, Hill Street Blues, The A-Team, Hunter, Gimme A Break, Martin, Models Inc., Sister, Sister, NYPD Blue with recurring roles on Stargate SG-1 and City of Angels. Williams portrays L.A.P.D. Detective August Brooks in the series LA Heat, which airs daily on TNT. Williams plays Brooks as a man with great inner strength, compassion and a sense of humor. When off-duty, Brooks runs a boxing gym for underprivileged youth, allowing Williams to display his boxing abilities. On Showtime's original series, Linc's, Williams plays the title role of Russell "Linc" Lincoln. Linc is the politically conservative proprietor of the Washington DC bar and grill who caters to a diverse crowd. When he is not in front of the camera, Williams is an active supporter of a variety of youth-oriented causes and organizations. Drawing on his own experience of being wounded by a handgun at 19 and being robbed at gunpoint at 26, Williams has become an avid proponent of gun control legislation and is actively involved in a celebrity committee for The Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. He is also dedicated to volunteering his time and energy to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Alta Bates Hospital, Children's Cancer Center and many other charities.moreless -
Dan Butler
Dr. Richards
Dan Butler was born on December 2, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is an actor and a director. He was on the show Frasier in beginning in 1993. Dan Butler is not a married man and has no kids. His most famous part is on Frasier playing the part of Robert "Bulldog" Briscoe. He also directed an episode of Frasier in 1998. Dan Butler has been in many movies. Some of the movies he has been in include The Enemy of the State, and Silence of the Lambs. He has made appearances on the shows "Just Shoot Me" and "X-Files".moreless
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