Susan Buckner

Biography

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.

Known For

The Love Boat

Starsky & Hutch

Switch

Grease

B. J. and the Bear

Hallmark Hall of Fame

The Brady Bunch Hour

When the Whistle Blows

All Movies (6)

• The Grease Story2017 · as Patty Simcox
• Deadly Blessing1981 · as Vicky
• Return Engagement1978 · as Janice
• Grease1978 · as Patty Simcox
• The Amazing Howard Hughes1977 · as Jean Harlow
• The First Nudie Musical1976 · as Dancer

All TV Shows (10)

• 1 vs. 1002006 · as Self
• Where Are They Now?1999 · as Self
• When the Whistle Blows1980
• B. J. and the Bear1979
• The Love Boat1977 · as KIm Patterson
• The Brady Bunch Hour1977 · as Krofftette Dancer
• Starsky & Hutch1975
• Switch1975 · as Jessica
• Miss America1954 · as Miss Washington 1971
• Hallmark Hall of Fame1951 · as Janice