Cast & creator
Susan Buckner
Best known for The Love Boat, Starsky & Hutch, Switch
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.
6
film credits
10
television credits
16
1951–2017 · acting roles
6.4
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (16)
Showing 16 of 16 credits
The Love Boat
KIm Patterson
1977
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Switch
Jessica
1975
Grease
Patty Simcox
1978Where Are They Now?
Self
1999
B. J. and the Bear
1979Miss America
Miss Washington 1971
1954
1 vs. 100
Self
2006
The Brady Bunch Hour
Krofftette Dancer
1977
When the Whistle Blows
1980
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Janice
1951
Deadly Blessing
Vicky
1981
The First Nudie Musical
Dancer
1976
The Amazing Howard Hughes
Jean Harlow
1977
The Grease Story
Patty Simcox
2017
Return Engagement
Janice
1978