Susan Kohner

Susanna "Susan" Kohner (born November 11, 1936) is an American former actress. She is best known for her role as Sarah Jane in Douglas Sirk's drama Imitation of Life (1959), which earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Kohner has also starred in the films The Gene Krupa Story (1959), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female, All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960), By Love Possessed (1961), and Freud (1962). Kohner retired from acting in 1964, after marrying menswear designer John Weitz, with whom she had two sons, filmmakers Paul and Chris Weitz.

Susan Kohner is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes To Hell and Back (1955), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), Matinee Theater (1955), Four Star Playhouse (1952), Climax! (1954), Rawhide (1959), Route 66 (1960), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955). The recorded credits span 1951 to 1963, including 11 movies and 14 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.