Person

Susan Buckner

Acting · 1952–2024 · Seattle, Washington, USA

Susan Buckner (January 28, 1952 - May 2, 2024) was an American former actress, best known for playing Patty Simcox in 1978's Grease. Prior to her acting career she was crowned Miss Washington in 1971 and in September went on to become a top ten finalist in the Miss America 1972 pageant (she tied for first in the swimsuit preliminary), which was eventually won by Miss Ohio Laurel Lea Schaefer. Her acting career is sprinkled with supporting roles in television, stage, and film.

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  The Love Boat

  KIm Patterson

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  Starsky & Hutch

  1975

• Miss America

  Miss Washington 1971

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  Switch

  Jessica

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  Grease

  Patty Simcox

• Where Are They Now?

  Self

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  B. J. and the Bear

  1979

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  The Brady Bunch Hour

  Krofftette Dancer

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  Hallmark Hall of Fame

  Janice

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  When the Whistle Blows

  1980

• 2017The Grease StoryPatty Simcox
• 20061 vs. 100Self
• 1999Where Are They Now?Self
• 1981Deadly BlessingVicky
• 1980When the Whistle Blows
• 1979B. J. and the Bear
• 1978Return EngagementJanice
• 1978GreasePatty Simcox
• 1977The Love BoatKIm Patterson
• 1977The Amazing Howard HughesJean Harlow
• 1977The Brady Bunch HourKrofftette Dancer
• 1976The First Nudie MusicalDancer
• 1975Starsky & Hutch
• 1975SwitchJessica
• 1954Miss AmericaMiss Washington 1971
• 1951Hallmark Hall of FameJanice