Thursday, October 16, 2008

Happy Birthday Suzanne Somers

Happy birthday wishes go out to Suzanne Somers who turns 62 years old today. Suzanne Marie Mahoney was born in San Bruno, Ca and graduated from Capuchino High School in 1964. Suzanne has an adult son from her first marriage to Bruce Somers. Suzanne is currently married to director Alan Hamel and they live in Malibu, Ca.


Suzanne started her career with a part called "the blonde in the T-bird" in the movie, "American Graffiti" with Ron Howard. She is probably most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow in the sitcom, "Three's Company". Suzanne starred in "Three's Company" from 1977 to 1981, leaving after a dispute over her salary.

Suzanne went though a slow period after "Three's Company" but kept busy posing for "Playboy" twice and entertaining troops overseas.



Suzanne has also starred in the sitcom, "Step by Step" with Patrick Duffy for seven seasons, and co-hosted "Candid Camera" with Peter Funt.

Suzanne has also written five books, including a book of poems.



Suzanne is a business executive creating ELO Somers and Port Carling Inc. She is credited with starting the infomercial concept with her development of a piece of exercise equipment called the "Thighmaster".

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