Yvonne Suhor was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Young Riders,” “Northern Exposure,” and “Murder, She Wrote.” She had a significant impact on both stage and screen during her career.
Personal and Family Life
Yvonne Suhor was born on November 29, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University in 1985. On March 19, 2001, she married Simon Needham, and they ran an acting school together in Orlando, Florida. Suhor kept her health issues private, as she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer ten months before her death, which came unexpectedly to many.
Career
Suhor had a diverse career as an actress, director, and teacher. She was a regular on the series “The Young Riders” from 1989 to 1992, and she appeared in notable TV shows such as “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Brooklyn Bridge.” She was an accomplished stage actress as well, earning a nomination for a Joseph Jefferson Award for her performance in “The Vampires.” Suhor also taught voice, movement, and acting in the theatre department at a local institution.
Death and Legacy
Yvonne Suhor passed away on September 27, 2018, at the age of 56. Her battle with pancreatic cancer was a private struggle, and her death surprised many of her friends and colleagues. Suhor left behind a legacy through her acting, teaching, and contributions to the arts in Orlando.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dillinger | 1991-01-06 | Jacqueline |
| Babe Ruth | 1991-10-06 | Helen Woodford Ruth |
| Rolling Thunder | 1996-10-16 | |
| The Young Riders | 1989-09-20 | Louise McCloud |
| Star Trek: Voyager | 1995-01-16 | Eudana |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1991-09-20 | |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Marian King |
| Renegade | 1992-09-19 | |
| Sheena | 2000-10-07 | Stanton |