Susan Buckner
Actor
January 28, 1952 — May 2, 2024 (72 years)
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.
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.
Filmography
| 2017 | The Grease Story · as Patty Simcox |
| 1997 | Behind the Music · as Patty |
| 1989 | Police Academy 6: City Under Siege · as News Reporter |
| 1981 | Deadly Blessing · as VickyOn Plex |
| 1978 | Return Engagement · as Janice |
| 1978 | |
| 1978 | Grease Day USA · as Grease Dancer |
| 1978 | Grease · as Patty Simcox |
| 1977 | The Love Boat · as Kim Patterson |
| 1977 | The Amazing Howard Hughes · as Jean Harlow |
| 1977 | The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries · as George Fayne |
| 1976 | The Brady Bunch Hour · as Krofftette Dancer |
| 1976 | The First Nudie Musical · as DancerOn Plex |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | Switch · as Jessica |
| 1974 | Police Woman · as Judy |
| 1954 | Miss America Pageant · as Miss Washington 1971 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame · as Janice |
| 2016 | Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales · as Self - Patty Simcox |
| 2006 | 1 vs. 100 · as Self |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? · as Self |
| 1965 | The Dean Martin Show · as Self - Golddigger |