Susan Peretz
Susan Peretz (March 2, 1940 – August 27, 2004) was an American actress, best known for her performances in film and on television. Among others, she appeared in Dog Day Afternoon, Melvin and Howard, Swing Shift, and Oh, God! You Devil.
Susan Peretz | |
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| Born | March 2, 1940 New York City, NY, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 2004 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | SUNY Buffalo |
| Occupation | Actress, acting coach |
| Years active | 1973–2004 |
Early life and career
Born in New York City, Peretz graduated from SUNY Buffalo. She began her acting career after joining the Actors Studio, where she later served on its executive board.[1] She also founded and taught acting at the Third Street Theatre in Los Angeles' Beverly Grove District between 1989 and 2002.
She starred in the television series Babes as Darlene Gilbert, along with guest starring roles on many TV series, including ER, Murder, She Wrote, Married... with Children, L.A. Law and Cagney & Lacey.
Death
Peretz died of breast cancer on August 27, 2004 in Los Angeles.[1]
Filmography
- Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30 (1973) as Audition Girl #2 (Miss Walsh)
- Dog Day Afternoon (1975) as Angela "Angie" Wortzik
- American Raspberry (1977) as Heather
- Melvin and Howard (1980) as Chapel Owner
- Barney Miller (1981) as Norma Griswald
- In the Custody of Strangers (1982) as Big Faye
- Honkytonk Man (1982) as Miss Maud
- Swing Shift (1984) as Edith
- Oh, God! You Devil (1984) as Louise
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) as Daughter
- Retribution (1987) as Mrs. Stoller
- Sing (1989) as Mrs. Tucci
- Loose Cannons (1990) as Lady Tenant
- Life Happens (1996) as Sarah
- Fallen Arches (1998) as Marie
- You Are So Going to Hell! (2004) as Grace
- Break a Leg (2005) as Acting Teacher
References
- "Susan Peretz: Actress, acting coach". variety.com. 2004-08-31. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
External links
- Susan Peretz at IMDb
- Susan Peretz at the Internet Broadway Database
- Susan Peretz at Internet Off-Broadway Database
- Susan Peretz at Find a Grave