Suzanne Alexander
Biography
Suzanne Alexander was a Canadian actress and model. She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and, at 19, starred in a 1951 stage production of Detective Story at the Ivar Theater. Roles followed as Beta in Cat-Women of the Moon (1953) and Brenda Ralles in Down Three Dark Streets (1954), and she appeared in television series such as Crossroads, Public Defender and Racket Squad. She was also a co-host of Juke Box Jury and Queen for a Day. Mike Todd considered her for the part of Princess Aouda in the film Around the World in 80 Days (1956), and she was one of two finalists before Shirley MacLaine took the role; her screen test was preserved at the Library of Congress. She later appeared in episodes of Mod Squad and This is the Life. She died in 1975.
44years old at death
- Born Canada
- Died San Francisco
- Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22
- Also credited as Gwendolyn Anne White
Movie Career
- Films
- 7
- Career span
- 5 years1953 to 1958
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A role that slipped away
Mike Todd spotted Suzanne Alexander dining at the Hollywood Plaza Hotel and thought of her for Princess Aouda in Around the World in 80 Days. She tested on September 15, 1955, and was a finalist, but Shirley MacLaine played the part.
First role
At 19, Alexander took the lead in a stage version of Detective Story at the Ivar Theater on June 4, 1951, appearing with Frank Fiumara.
Early training
Alexander was crowned Miss Studio City and Miss San Fernando Valley of 1949, having studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
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Worked with
Suzanne Alexander shares two films with Fred Clark, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Jean NegulescoDirector, 1 film, 1955
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All films by Richard Quine
Arthur HiltonDirector, 1 film, 1953
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