Susan Johnson (actress)
American actress (1927-2003)
Susan Johnson (born Marilyn Jeanne Johnson, July 6, 1927 – February 24, 2003), also known as Susan Johnson-Kehn, was an American actor and singer. She is most well known for her Broadway performances during the 1950s, but also appeared in several films and television shows.
Biography
Johnson was born in Columbus, Ohio. She began singing professionally at the age 3 and performed with the Columbus Opera & Symphony Company while she was in her 20s. She attended Ohio State University, then moved to New York City to study singing.
Johnson arrived in New York in 1947. She appeared on Broadway in Brigadoon (1950), Buttrio Square (1952), The Most Happy Fella (1956–57), Oh Captain! (1958), Whoop-Up (1958–59), and Donnybrook! (1961). She won the 1956 Theatre World Award for her role in The Most Happy Fella and was nominated for a Tony Award in 1958 for her role in Oh Captain!
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