Susan Blakely Biography

Susan Blakely is an American actress, model, and jewelry designer who was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and brought up in New York, United States of America. She is widely known for her leading role in the 1976 ABC miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man, for which she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama.

Blakely’s first major film role was in the 1972 film Savages. She went on to star in several other films in the 1970s, including The Way We Were (1973), The Lords of Flatbush (1974), and Towering Inferno (1974).

After the success of Rich Man, Poor Man, Blakely continued to star in television movies and miniseries. She also appeared in a few feature films, including The Concorde Affair (1979) and The Capture of Harry Brooks (1982).

10 Quick Facts About Susan Blakely

Here is a list of 10 facts about Blakely

Name: Susan Blakely
Age: [calculate_years datestring=”9/7/1948″] Years Old
Birthday: September 7
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, Model, and Jewelry Designer
Marital Status: Married
Salary: Not Available
Net worth: $8 Million

Susan Blakely Age

Blakely is [calculate_years datestring=”9/7/1948″] years old. She was born on September 7, 1948, in Frankfurt, Germany. She celebrates her birthday on September 7 every year and her birth sign is Virgo.

Susan Blakely Height

Susan Blakely stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m). Her body measurements are 31-24-33 inches.

Susan Blakely Weight

Blakely weighs 54 kg (119 lbs). She has blue eyes and blonde hair.

Early Life and Education

Susan Blakely was born on September 7, 1948, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of an Army colonel. After she studied at the University of Texas at El Paso, she transferred to New York and studied acting with Warren Robertson, Lee Strasberg, and Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse and subsequently studied with Charles Conrad and Warner Loughlin in Los Angeles.

She commenced a professional modeling profession in 1967 at the prestigious Ford Modeling Agency appearing in hundreds of commercials.

Rise to Fame

Blakely is widely known for her leading role in the 1976 ABC miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man, for which she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and an Emmy nomination for Best Actress. Blakely correspondingly has appeared in films including Over the Top (1987), The Towering Inferno (1974), Report to the Commissioner (1975), Capone (1975), and The Concorde … Airport ’79 (1979).

Susan Blakely Family, Parents

Blakely was born to her parents Mary Louise Blakely and Larry Blakely in Germany. Her mother Mary Louise, is a former art teacher, while her father Colonel Larry Blakely, a career Army officer. It is not known if she has any brothers or sisters. We will keep you posted once we get the information.

Susan Blakely Husband

Blakely is currently to her husband Steve Jaffe, a media consultant, film and television producer. The couple tied the knot on July 16, 1982. The couple resides in Beverly Hills, California. She was previously married to Todd Merer, a lawyer from 1969 to 1981.

Susan Blakely Children

Blakely has no children. She has not discussed the matter publicly; thus we can’t tell why she doesn’t have kids yet.

Susan Blakely Net Worth

Susan Blakely has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2023. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress, model, and jewelry designer. Through her various income sources, Susan has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.