Role Actress | Name Susan Luckey Occupation Actress Children Shayna Reynolds | |
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Full Name Suzanne Dolores Luckey Born April 4, 1938 Hollywood, California Died November 29, 2012, California, United States Spouse Larry Douglas (m. 1964–1996) Similar People Henry King, Stanley Donen, Onna White | ||
Suzanne Dolores Luckey (April 4, 1938 – November 29, 2012) was an American actress, best known for her roles in the musical films Carousel, released in 1956, and The Music Man, which opened in 1962. She was born in Hollywood, California, where her father was a sound editor in the film industry.
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Stage
Luckey performed on Broadway during the 1950s, including the original 1954 adaptation of Peter Pan and Take Me Along.
Television
On television, Luckey was cast in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. She also appeared in the television movie version of Annie Get Your Gun in 1957. In 1957, she starred in the Telephone Time episode "Castle Dangerous".
Film
Luckey was best known for her roles in Carousel and The Music Man. She co-starred as the daughter of Billy Bigelow's character, played by Gordon MacRae, in Carousel. She also played Zaneeta Shinn, the daughter of Mayor Shinn (portrayed by Paul Ford), in The Music Man, repeating the role she had in the national company of that musical. The 'iconic scene' of Susan Luckey and Timmy Everett kissing on the jungle gym may have taken place on-stage, but was not in the film version of The Music Man. Her last film was the 1966 small movie, Step Out of Your Mind.
Family
Luckey was married to actor Larry Douglas from 1964 until he died in 1996. She died in her home in Los Angeles, California, on November 29, 2012, at the age of 74, due to liver failure. She was survived by her daughter, Shayna.
