Suzanne Alexander
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| Born | August 8, 1934 Toronto, Canada |
| Died | September 21, 1975 (aged 41) San Francisco, California |
| Other names | Susan Alexander, Suzann Alexander, and Susanne Alexander |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1949–1975 |
| Spouse(s) | Rexford Colbert (m. 1963; div. 1966) |
| Parent(s) | Will J. White and Gwendolyn Haynes |
Suzanne Alexander (born Gwendolyn Anne White, September 8, 1931 – September 21, 1975)[1] was a Canadian actress and model.
Early Life
Alexander was the daughter of Will J. White and Gwendolyn Haynes. Her father was a conductor and bandleader, while her mother was an actress who played Miss Canada in the film Victory's Call to Canada (1917).[2] She had a brother named Will J. White, who would become an actor himself. After studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Alexander was crowned Miss Studio City and Miss San Fernando Valley of 1949.[3]
Career
She starred in the stage production of Detective Story alongside Frank Fiumara on June 4, 1951 at the Ivar Theater.[4] This followed with starring roles in Cat-Women of the Moon (1953) as Beta and Down Three Dark Streets (1954) as Brenda Ralles. She appeared in various television series including Crossroads, Public Defender, and Racket Squad. She co-hosted Queen for a Day and Juke Box Jury.[5] In an interview with James Bacon in 1959, Suzanne said "I've always wanted to be an actress ever since I could remember."
Mike Todd considered Suzanne Alexander for the role of Princess Aioda in Around the World in 80 Days (1956) after seeing her dining at the Hollywood Plaza Hotel. She and Marla English tested for the role in September 1955. It would ultimately go to Shirley MacLaine.[6] Her test screen footage was donated to the Library of Congress by Elizabeth Taylor, where it is preserved.
Death
Suzanne Alexander had a brief marriage with Rexford Colbert, who was the manager of the MGM Commissary.[7] Her last onscreen role was on an episode of Mod Squad. She died on September 21, 1975 in San Francisco, California. Although no note was found, the authorities ruled it as a suicide as no foul play was suspected.[8] Those who attended her funeral included Jack Bailey, Peter Potter, Elaine Devry, Carol Anders, and Millicent Deming. She was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park alongside her mother.
Filmography
- Flight Nurse (1953)
- Cat-Women of the Moon (1953)
- Down Three Dark Streets (1954)
- Princess of the Nile (1954)
- Daddy Long Legs (1955)
- The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955)
- Solid Gold Cadillac (1956)
- The Garment Jungle (1957)
- I Married a Woman (1958)
References
- ↑ Brady, Spence (5 April 1956). "Gorgeous Goldwyn Girls Greeted". The Honolulu Advertiser. p. 11. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ↑ "Movie Pictures to Aid Victory Loan Campaign". Calgary News Telegram. Alberta, Canada. November 6, 1917. p. 188. Retrieved 7 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Charming". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 5 May 1949. p. 3. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ↑ Mozelle, Dinehart (11 July 1951). "Showbusiness". Valley Times. p. 3. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ↑ Bacon, James (28 June 1959). "TV Gal Seen, Not Heard". Tampa Tribune. p. 86. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ↑ Clemens, Samuel (2021). The Triumph and Tragedy of Suzanne Alexander. Sequoia Press. p. 51. ISBN 978-1639720385.
- ↑ Parsons, Louella (17 September 1963). "Recluses' Story Sold". San Francisco Examiner. p. 25. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ↑ "Suzanne Alexander - the Private Life and Times of Suzanne Alexander. Suzanne Alexander Pictures".
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