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Susan Lucci
Also known as Susan Victoria Lucci
- Born
- Dec 23, 1946age 79
- height
- 5'1" (or 154 cm) (Petite)
- body type
- Slim
- nationality
- Italian-American
Career
Active 1968 – present
Biography
About Susan Lucci
Susan Lucci is an American actress with an Italian-American background, born in Scarsdale, New York, on December 23rd, 1946. She began her career in 1968, straight out of Marymount College, and quickly became a television fixture. For over five decades, she has worked across television, film, and stage, but her defining role remains that of Erica Kane on ABC's All My Children, which she played from 1970 to 2011. Her portrayal of the show's iconic bad girl made her a household name and a beloved figure in daytime television.
Her long run on All My Children also brought her 21 Daytime Emmy nominations, but she only won once, in 1999. That long streak of losses without a win became a public talking point, and Susan herself leaned into the joke in ads and public appearances. After the show ended, she continued acting in other projects, including guest roles on series like The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and The Fall Guy. She also wrote a memoir, All My Life, in which she spoke critically of ABC's decision to cancel the show after 41 years. Beyond acting, she launched her own beauty line, the Susan Lucci Collection. In recent years, she underwent emergency cardiac surgery with stents, and she has spoken openly about that experience.
At 5'1" with a slim build and brown hair and eyes, she has been a petite presence on screen with a large impact. She is often cited as one of daytime television's highest-paid actresses, and TV Guide has called her "Daytime's Leading Lady." Even at 79, she remains active in her field, a testament to her enduring appeal and work ethic.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1968-present (started around 21 years old; 58 years active)
- Birthplace
- Scarsdale, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 105 lbs (or 48 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 267k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How many Emmy nominations did Susan Lucci receive, and when did she finally win?
She received 21 Daytime Emmy nominations, winning once in 1999 after a long publicized streak without a win.
Why is Susan Lucci often called 'Daytime's Leading Lady'?
TV Guide gave her this title, and both The New York Times and the LA Times have cited her as the highest-paid actress in daytime television.
What did Susan Lucci do after All My Children ended?
She continued acting in other TV, film, and stage projects, wrote her memoir All My Life, and launched her own beauty line, the Susan Lucci Collection.
Did you know
- Lucci was nominated for 21 Daytime Emmys but won only once, in 1999, a fact she famously lampooned in ads and public appearances.
- She played Erica Kane from 1970 to 2011, a span of 41 years on the same soap opera.
- After the show's cancellation, she criticized ABC's decision in her memoir All My Life.
- She has her own beauty-care line, the Susan Lucci Collection.
- She underwent emergency cardiac surgery with stents, and has spoken openly about the experience.
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