 She's a comedienne, an actress, a dancer, a poet, a
best-selling author, a devoted wife and mother. Suzanne Somers possesses enough
talent to fuel several careers simultaneously. And from the time she first
achieved superstardom in the #1 television comedy, "Three's Company," up to the
present day, Ms. Suzanne Somers has enjoyed an ongoing love affair with the
public that only grows with the years.
When Ms. Suzanne Somers was a little girl in San Bruno,
California, she dreamed of a career in show business. In her college days, she
starred in "Guys and Dolls," "Gypsy" and "Oklahoma." One of her most memorable
early roles was as the mysterious blonde driving the Thunderbird in George
Lucas' "American Graffiti." For one night's work and $137, she earned cinematic
immortality in that unforgettable role.
It was Suzanne Somers' portrayal of the ditzy and lovable
Chrissy on "Three's Company" the shifted her career into high gear back in 1977.
To this day fans of the show approach Suzanne Somers and reach out to hug her
because of their affection for Chrissy. As Suzanne Somers once noted, 'Chrissy
wasn't dumb. She just had a circuitous route to logic." In her five years with
"Three's Company," she helped make it the highest rated series on television;
and today the show remains enormously popular in syndication.
Ms. Suzanne Somers was named Las Vegas Entertainer of the
year in 1986 in recognition of her putting the razzle-dazzle back on the Vegas
stage. She currently entertains regularly at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. As
one reviewer noted, "She knocks your socks off with song, dance and is a great
comedienne." Suzanne Somers remains one of the most popular and in-demand
nightclub entertainers in the nation. Suzanne Somers twice received the People's
Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a television series.
Ms. Suzanne Somers, Meryl Streep and Matilda Krimm, founder
of the American AIDS Institute, were honored by the National Mother's Day
Committee in New York City as Mothers of the Year. This year she received the
Humanitarian Award from the National Council on Alcoholism. Other recipients
have been Nancy Reagan, Betty Ford and Lois Wilson. In 1993 she founded the
Suzanne Somers Family Centers to provide outpatient treatment for families in
need. At present there are five Centers in Southern California and Southern
Florida.
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