Actor

Susan Buckner

January 28, 1952 · 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.

Notable work

7.4
Grease (1978)
as Patty Simcox

Often works with

Olivia Newton-John
2 titles together
Grease, The Grease Story
John Travolta
2 titles together
Grease, The Grease Story
Stockard Channing
2 titles together
Grease, The Grease Story
Jeff Conaway
2 titles together
Grease, The Grease Story
Barry Pearl
2 titles together
Grease, The Grease Story
Michael Tucci
2 titles together
Grease, The Grease Story

Full filmography · 13

When the Whistle Blows
cast
1980
B. J. and the Bear
cast
19795.6
The Love Boat
as KIm Patterson
19776.3
The Brady Bunch Hour
as Krofftette Dancer
1977
Starsky & Hutch
cast
19757.3
Switch
as Jessica
1975
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Janice
1951