Susan Ericksen

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Susan Ericksen
Born
Susan Elaine Ericksen

(1960-07-26) July 26, 1960 (age 63)
Illinois, U.S.
EducationMacalester College, St. Paul, MN (BA)
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX (MFA)
OccupationActress / Audiobook Narrator
Spouse(s)David Colacci

Susan Ericksen is an American actress best known as a prolific narrator of audiobooks.

Early life

Susan Ericksen spent the early part of her life in Illinois, where her father, Don Ericksen, was a Victorian literature professor at Illinois State University. "My father is a Dickens scholar, so stories and characters are what we grew up with. People have always read aloud in our family."[1]

Ericksen moved to St. Paul, Minnesota to attend Macalester College and began her theatrical career there, acting at the Children’s Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and on other local stages. She later attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas for her masters of fine arts in acting. That’s where she met fellow student David Colacci, an Augsburg University graduate from Minneapolis.[2] [1]

Career

After earning her Southern Methodist University at SMU, Ericksen joined Colacci in Holland, Michigan, where he was artistic director for the Hope College Summer Repertory Theater. It is here where both Ericksen and Colacci caught the attention of audiobook publisher Brilliance Audio.[2] [1]

Today, Ericksen does most of her work in her own home studio in Minnesota.[3] Ericksen records audiobooks for several different companies including MacMillain Audio, and to date has recorded over 600 audiobooks, including several popular series such as the In Death Series by Author Nora Roberts, and the V.I. Warshawski series by Sarah Paretski.[4] During her long career, Ericksen has won several audiobook awards including several Audiofile Earphones awards, and several Audiofile Audie awards.[1]

Ericksen also a member of SAG/AFTRA, and is currently a member of the SAG/AFTRA Audio Book Steering Committee which makes recommendations to the National SAG/AFTRA Board regarding policy issues affecting the Audio Book industry and its members.[5]

Awards and honors

Year Title Award Result Ref.
2022 Desperation in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [6]
2022 Abandoned in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [7]
2018 Dark in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance Audiobook Winner [8]
2015 The Abundance by Annie Dillard AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [9]
2014 Carthage by Joyce Carol Oates AudioFile Earphones Award - David Colacci and Susan Ericksen Winner [10]
2013 Thankless in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance Audiobook Winner [11]
2013 Critical Mass by Sara Paretsky AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [12]
2012 The Nightmare Thief by Meg Gardiner AudioFile Audie Award - Best Thriller/Suspense Winner [13]
2012 New York to Dallas by Nora Roberts AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance Audiobook Winner [13]
2012 Celebrity in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [14]
2012 New York to Dallas by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [15]
2011 Fantasy in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance Audiobook Finalist [16]
2010 Body Work by Sara Paretsky AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [17]
2010 Fantasy in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [18]
2010 The Liar's Lullaby by Meg Gardiner AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [19]
2009 Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee Stone AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [20]
2009 Hardball by Sara Paretsky AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [21]
2009 Kindred in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [22]
2009 Promises in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [23]
2008 Strangers in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [24]
2008 L.A. Outlaws by T Jefferson Parker AudioFile Earphones Award - David Colacci and Susan Ericksen Winner [25]
2007 Born in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance Audiobook Finalist [26]
2007 Last Known Victim by Erica Spindler AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [27]
2006 Origin in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance Audiobook Winner [28]
2006 Survivor in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Audie Award - Best Fiction Audiobook Finalist [28]
2006 Survivor in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [29]
2004 Naked in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [30]
2002 Reunion in Death by Nora Roberts AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [31]
2002 Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [32]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "AudioFile Magazine Spotlight on Narrator Susan Ericksen". AudioFile Magazine.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tribune, Kevyn Burger Special to the Star. "St. Louis Park couple are 'rock stars' of audiobook narration, famous for accents and acting skills". Star Tribune.
  3. ↑ "The Face Behind The Voice". Arkansas Online. May 6, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Browse Audiobooks Susan Ericksen - Sorted By Best Selling this Month - Page 1 | Audiobooks.com".
  5. ↑ http://www.sag-aftra-actors.com/SAG-AFTRA-National-Committees.pdf
  6. ↑ "Desperation in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  7. ↑ "Desperation in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  8. ↑ "Dark in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  9. ↑ "The Abundance by Annie Dillard". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  10. ↑ "Carthage by Joyce Carol Oates". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  11. ↑ "Thankless in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  12. ↑ "Critical Mass by Sara Paretsky". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "2012 Audie Awards®". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  14. ↑ "Celebrity in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  15. ↑ "New York to Dallas by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  16. ↑ "2011 Audie Awards®". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  17. ↑ "Body Work by Sara Paretsky". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  18. ↑ "Fantasy in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  19. ↑ "The Liars Lullaby by Meg Gardiner". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  20. ↑ "Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee Stone". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  21. ↑ "Hardball by Sara Paretsky". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  22. ↑ "Kindred in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  23. ↑ "Promises in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  24. ↑ "Strangers in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  25. ↑ "LA Outlaws by T Jefferson Parker". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  26. ↑ "2007 Audie Awards®". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  27. ↑ "Last Known Victim by Erica Spindler". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 "2006 Audie Awards®". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  29. ↑ "Survivor in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  30. ↑ "Naked in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  31. ↑ "Reunion in Death by JD Robb". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  32. ↑ "Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews". Audiofile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-26.

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