[6] After her television success, she played leading roles in two movies in 1979: the disaster film The Concorde ... Airport '79 opposite Alain Delon, and the sport drama Dreamer with Tim Matheson. They reside in the Beverly Hills area. She recently guest-starred on This Is Us and NCIS and in past years on Hotel, The Twilight Zone, Falcon Crest, Murder, She Wrote, Nip/Tuck, Brothers & Sisters, Southland, "In the Heat of the Night" (1988 TV series) and Cougar Town. Susan Blakely was born on 7th September 1948, in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. She stands out easily in a crowd with her wholesome beauty, knock-out figure and dazzling smile. Ever-radiant TV and film resident Susan Blakely found success on several paths she chose for herself over the years -- first as a model, then as an award-winning actress. Lightweight as the role was, Susan willingly accepted the challenge of proving herself in Hollywood as more than just another starlet with a gorgeous face. Blakely was born in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of American parents, Mary Louise, a former art teacher, and Colonel Larry Blakely, a career Army officer. In 1982, Blakely married media consultant, film and television producer Steve Jaffe. Married in 1969 to lawyer and screenwriting hopeful Todd Merer, she chanced a move to Hollywood to seek her fame and fortune.Billed initially as Susie Blakely, she was cast in small, capricious, deb-like turns in such films as Savages (1972) (her debut) and The Way We Were (1973). Blakely also has appeared in films including The Towering Inferno (1974), Report to the Commissioner (1975), Capone (1975), The Concorde ... Airport '79 (1979) and Over the Top (1987). The daughter of a career soldier in the U.S. Army. Susan Blakely, who won the Golden Globe and earned two Emmy nominations for her starring role in the mini-series, Rich Man, Poor Man, has distinguished herself as a leading lady in films, television and on the stage.Prior to her acting career, she was a top Ford model, having graced the covers of Harper’s Bazaar and VOGUE magazines among others. Ever-radiant TV and film resident Susan Blakely found success on several paths she chose for herself over the years -- first as a model, then as an award-winning actress. It was star-making turns for all three leads.This monumental acting opportunity kicked off a highly rewarding career in TV mini-movies, playing an array of flawed but fascinating and newsworthy ladies, including Hitler mistress Eva Braun opposite Anthony Hopkins in The Bunker (1981); tormented actress Frances Farmer in Will There Really Be a Morning? During 1980s and 1990s, Blakely played leading roles in many made-for-television movies. She began a professional modeling career in 1967 at Ford Modeling Agency.[2][5]. Following a year of study at the University of Texas, Susan moved to New York and managed to secure a place for herself as a high-priced magazine and TV ad model. - This Is Us, Kevin Comforts Sophie After Her Mom's Funeral - This Is Us (Episode Highlight), Randall Needs Kevin to Catch Him - This Is Us (Episode Highlight), Darnell Tries to Convince Randall to Go to Therapy - This Is Us (Episode Highlight), Miguel Breaks Down to Randall About Rebecca's Diagnosis - This Is Us (Episode Highlight), Jack and Rebecca Say I Love You for the First Time - This Is Us (Episode Highlight), Rebecca and Randall Fight About Her Mental State, Rebecca Just Wants Everyone to Be Happy Again, No One Talks Badly About Beth's Three Favorite People, Nicky Tells Kevin and Cassidy About a Lost Love, Jack Comes Clean to Rebecca About Almost Getting Fired (Deleted Scene), Randall and Beth Let the Kids in on Worst Case Scenario Game, The Beginning of Jack and Miguel's Beautiful Friendship, This Is Us Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 18 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 17 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 16 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 15 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 14 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 13 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 12 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us - Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 11 (Digital Exclusive), Zoe Tells Kevin She Wants John Stamos Back, This Is Us - Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 10 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us - Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 9 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us - Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 8 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us - Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 7 (Digital Exclusive), This Is Us - Aftershow: Season 3 Episode 6 (Digital Exclusive), We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences.