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Susan Buckner

Susan Buckner

Born: 1952-01-28 • Seattle, Washington, USA

Susan Buckner (January 28, 1952 - May 2, 2024) was an American former actress, best known for playing Patty Simcox in 1978's Grease.

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 (she tied for first in the swimsuit preliminary), which was eventually won by Miss Ohio Laurel Lea Schaefer. Her acting career is sprinkled with supporting roles in television, stage, and film.

Filmography
The Grease Story poster
The Grease Story
2017 • Patty Simcox
Deadly Blessing poster
Deadly Blessing
1981 • Vicky
Return Engagement poster
Return Engagement
1978 • Janice
Grease poster
Grease
1978 • Patty Simcox
The Amazing Howard Hughes poster
The Amazing Howard Hughes
1977 • Jean Harlow
The First Nudie Musical poster
The First Nudie Musical
1976 • Dancer