Susan Willis
BornAugust 27, 1925
Seneca County, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 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

Year Title Role Notes
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

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ "Susan Willis". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Susan Willis Obituary". The New York Times. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "Susan Willis". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  5. ^ 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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