Susan Barrister was an American actress who is best known for Night Moves, Columbo, and Brothers. She was born on December 19, 1942, and passed away on May 15, 2008, in Kirkland, Washington, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Susan Barrister was born Susan A. Brown and received her BFA from Carnegie Mellon Institute. She also studied at the American Shakespeare Academy and the Herbert Berghof Studio. Throughout her career, she taught an acting workshop in Seattle, Washington, sharing her love for the craft with aspiring actors.
Career Highlights
Throughout her acting career, Susan performed in notable stage productions such as “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, “The Little Foxes”, “A Delicate Balance”, and “The Glass Menagerie”. In addition to her work as an actress, she also served as a casting director and casting associate under the name Susan Brown.
Death and Legacy
Susan Barrister passed away at the Gene and Irene Wockner Hospice Care facility in Kirkland, Washington. Her contributions to theatre and television have left a lasting impact, inspiring many in the field of acting. Although she is no longer with us, her body of work continues to be celebrated.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brothers | Tina | TV Series |
| 1975 | Night Moves | Ticket Clerk | Film |
| 1974 | Griff | Teacher | TV Series (1 episode) |
| 1971 | Columbo | Waitress | TV Series (1 episode) |