Susan Willis
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Susan Willis | |
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| Born | August 27, 1925 Seneca County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 2009 (age 83) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Susan Crobaugh[1] (August 27, 1925[2] - May 14, 2009),[3] better known as Susan Willis, was an American actress.
Willis was born in Tiffin, Ohio,[4] and she was a 1947 graduate of the Carnegie Tech Drama School. She acted in community theater while she was a student.[5]
Willis's Broadway credits included Oliver! (1984), Come Live With Me (1967), Cabaret (1966), and Dylan (1964).[4]
She was married to Kirk Willis, a stage director.[5] She died in New York City.[4]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1970 | Puzzle of a Downfall Child | Neighbor | |
| 1989 | She-Devil | Ute | |
| 1991 | What About Bob? | Mrs. Guttman | |
| 1998 | The Faculty | Mrs. Jessica Brummel | |
| 1999 | The 13th Warrior | Wendol Mother | (credit only) |
| 2001 | The Majestic | Irene Terwilliger | |
| 2002 | Far from Heaven | Receptionist | |
| 2003 | Mystic River | Mrs. Prior | |
| 2003 | Uptown Girls | Old Lady | |
| 2005 | Confess | Old Woman | |
| 2006 | Live Free or Die | Mrs. Blodgett | |
| 2007 | The Favor | Old Lady | |
| 2007 | Unholy | Gertrude | |
| 2008 | Bittersweet | Lillian | |
| 2009 | Doctor S Battles the Sex Crazed Reefer Zombies: The Movie | Zombie | (final film role) |
References[edit]
- ^ Harris M. Lentz III (2010). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2009: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture. McFarland. ISBN 9780786456451.page 566
- ^ "Susan Willis". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ "Susan Willis Obituary". The New York Times. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ a b c "Susan Willis". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ a b Cohen, Harold V. (May 23, 1969). "Notes and Bolts". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh. p. 17. Retrieved February 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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