Susan Walden
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Susan Walden is a film and television actress. She started her career on The Young and the Restless
in the early 1970s, and is best known for her role as J.L. Duval on the hit Canadian TV Show Danger Bay
(1985–90). In 1980, she starred in the TV mini series The Contender, on which she played Lucinda Waverly.
During the 1980s, Walden appeared on many TV shows on various American networks, including The Dukes of Hazzard
, MacGyver
, Matlock
, Three's Company
, T.J. Hooker, etc.
In 1987, she appeared in The Disney Sunday Movie titled Double Agent
(1987), featuring Michael McKean
, Lloyd Bochner
, Alexa Hamilton
and John Putch
. Double Agent was first telecast on March 29, 1987. She continued to act until 2001. Her last role was on the television series Titus.
(Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Series) for Danger Bay in 1986.
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
in the early 1970s, and is best known for her role as J.L. Duval on the hit Canadian TV Show Danger Bay
Danger Bay
Danger Bay is a Canadian television series, produced in Vancouver, with first-run episodes broadcast on CBC Television starting October 18, 1984 and the Disney Channel starting October 7, 1985...
(1985–90). In 1980, she starred in the TV mini series The Contender, on which she played Lucinda Waverly.
During the 1980s, Walden appeared on many TV shows on various American networks, including The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard is an American television series that aired on the CBS television network from 1979 to 1985.The series was inspired by the 1975 film Moonrunners, which was also created by Gy Waldron and had many identical or similar character names and concepts.- Overview :The Dukes of Hazzard...
, MacGyver
MacGyver
MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series created by Lee David Zlotoff. Henry Winkler and John Rich were the executive producers. The show ran for seven seasons on ABC in the United States and various other networks abroad from 1985 to 1992. The series was filmed in Los Angeles...
, Matlock
Matlock (TV series)
Matlock is an American television legal drama, starring Andy Griffith in the title role of attorney Ben Matlock. The show originally aired from September 23, 1986 to May 8, 1992 on NBC, where it replaced The A-Team, then from November 5, 1992 until May 7, 1995 on ABC.The show's format was similar...
, Three's Company
Three's Company
Three's Company is an American sitcom that aired from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984, on ABC. It is based on the British sitcom, Man About the House....
, T.J. Hooker, etc.
In 1987, she appeared in The Disney Sunday Movie titled Double Agent
Double Agent (film)
Double Agent was a made for TV film from Walt Disney Television directed by Michael Vejar. It starred Michael McKean, Susan Walden, Christopher Burton, Judith Jones, Lloyd Bochner, Alexa Hamilton, Del Zamora, John Putch, Jane A. Johnston, Lois January, Saveli Kramarov, Allan Kolman, and Big John...
(1987), featuring Michael McKean
Michael McKean
Michael John McKean is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer and musician, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Squiggy's friend, Leonard 'Lenny' Kosnowski, on the sitcom Laverne and Shirley; and for his work in the Christopher Guest ensemble films, particularly as David St...
, Lloyd Bochner
Lloyd Bochner
Lloyd Wolfe Bochner was a Canadian actor, usually playing the role of suave, rich leading men.- Career :...
, Alexa Hamilton
Alexa Hamilton
Alexa Hamilton is an American actress. She appeared as a guest star in the fifth episode of the series The Greatest American Hero, 'Saturday on Sunset Boulevard', as the Italian heiress Theresa Chimerosa , in 1981...
and John Putch
John Putch
John Putch is an American actor, director and screenwriter. He is best known for his recurring role as Bob Morton on the 1980s sitcom One Day at a Time and as Sean Brody in the film Jaws 3-D.-Career:...
. Double Agent was first telecast on March 29, 1987. She continued to act until 2001. Her last role was on the television series Titus.
Awards
She was nominated for a Gemini Award1986 Gemini Awards
The 1st Gemini Awards were held in Toronto on 4 December 1986 to honour achievements in Canadian television. Gémeaux Award, the French version of the Gemini Awards were held for the first time this year as well...
(Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Series) for Danger Bay in 1986.
Filmography
- Winter KillsWinter Kills (film)Winter Kills is a 1979 film based on the novel by Richard Condon. Its cast includes Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, Sterling Hayden, Dorothy Malone, Ralph Meeker, Elizabeth Taylor, Berry Berenson and Susan Walden.Most of the film was lensed by...
(1979) - A Matter of the Heart (1982)
- Double AgentDouble Agent (film)Double Agent was a made for TV film from Walt Disney Television directed by Michael Vejar. It starred Michael McKean, Susan Walden, Christopher Burton, Judith Jones, Lloyd Bochner, Alexa Hamilton, Del Zamora, John Putch, Jane A. Johnston, Lois January, Saveli Kramarov, Allan Kolman, and Big John...
(1987) - Deep Dark Secrets (1987)
- Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story (1992)