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Susan Dey

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Key facts

Birth name Susan Hallock Dey[1]
Birth date December 10, 1952[1]
Birth place Pekin, Illinois, U.S.[1]
Occupation Actress, model, producer, author[1]
Years active 1970–2004[1]

Susan Dey is a retired American actress and former model, best known for playing Laurie Partridge on *The Partridge Family* and Grace Van Owen on *L.A. Law*.

Context

Susan Dey is a retired American actress and former model, born December 10, 1952, in Pekin, Illinois [1]. She is best known for her roles as Laurie Partridge on *The Partridge Family* (1970–1974) and Grace Van Owen on *L.A. Law* (1986–1992) [1]. She won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Series in 1988 [1] and was a three-time Emmy nominee and six-time Golden Globe nominee [1]. She married Bernard Sofronski on February 20, 1988 [2].

Documented claims

  • Susan Dey played Laurie Partridge on The Partridge Family from 1970 to 1974. [1]
  • She won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Series for L.A. Law in 1988. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened to Susan Dey?

Susan Dey retired from acting in 2004 after a career that included starring roles on *The Partridge Family* and *L.A. Law* [1].

Why did Susan Dey fall out with David Cassidy?

The sources do not provide details about a falling out with David Cassidy.

What did David Cassidy say about Susan Dey in his book?

The sources do not mention any statements David Cassidy made about Susan Dey in his book.

Where does Susan Dey currently live?

The sources do not specify Susan Dey's current residence.

Sources

  1. Susan Dey - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Susan Dey Biography | Booking Info for Speaking ... — allamericanspeakers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People