Biography
Who is Susan Ward?
Early years and education
Susan Ward was born in Monroe, Louisiana. Her father, Eddie Ward, worked as a detective, while her mother, Emily Sue Ward, was a nurse and associate professor. Susan attended River Oaks School and also studied at Monroe Christian School.
During her youth, she began modeling at the age of thirteen. This opportunity led her to leave school and relocate to New York City to advance her career. Before fully committing to acting, she attended Northeast Louisiana University for one year.
Acting career beginnings
In 1995, Susan Ward made her acting debut on the daytime soap opera All My Children. The following year, she joined the cast of the NBC teen drama Malibu Shores, which was produced by Aaron Spelling.
During this period, she also appeared on shows like Hercules: The famous Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. She also took a secondary role in the erotic thriller film Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, which marked her first film appearance in 1997.
Rise to television fame
Late in 1996, Susan was cast as Meg Cummings in the Aaron Spelling soap opera Sunset Beach. This show aired on NBC from 1997 through 1999. Following this success, she moved into film roles, including the character Brittany Foster in the 2000 thriller The In Crowd.
She also played a supporting role in the 2001 film Shallow Hal, which starred the Farrelly Brothers. Beyond those major roles, she has acted in various direct-to-DVD movies. She also made a well-known guest appearance on the popular sitcom Friends.
Later in her career, she appeared in the ABC Family drama series Make It or Break It. She played the character Chloe Kmetko, who was the mother of a young gymnast, appearing as a main cast member during the first two seasons of the show from 2009 to 2011.
Personal life and marriage
Susan Ward married David C. Robinson on June 4, 2005. Her husband serves as the vice president of Morgan Creek Productions, which is the movie studio that produced the film The In Crowd.
The couple first met in 1999 when David cast Susan in the lead role for that specific film. The wedding ceremony was performed by Dr. Wayne Keltner, who was a friend of the bride.
Birthday and age
Susan Ward was born on April 15, 1976, which makes Susan 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Susan shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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