Susan Oliver - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 13, 1932 |
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| Died | May 10, 1990 (age 58) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Susan Oliver's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Actress known for her roles in 'Star Trek,' 'The Twilight Zone,' and 'Peyton Place'; also recognized as an accomplished aviator. |
Intro
Susan Oliver was an American actress, television director, and aviator, best known for her prolific television appearances from the late 1950s through the 1980s. She is particularly remembered for her roles in 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Star Trek,' and 'Peyton Place.'
Early Life & Background
Susan Oliver was born Charlotte Gercke on February 13, 1932, in New York City. She was the daughter of George Gercke, journalist and theatrical agent, and Ruth Hale Oliver, an astrologer and writer. She initially studied drama at Swarthmore College and later at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Appeared in over 100 television programs, including 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Wagon Train,' and 'Gunsmoke.'
- Portrayed Vina, the green-skinned Orion slave girl, in the original 'Star Trek' pilot 'The Cage' (1964).
- Recurring role as Ann Howard on the soap opera 'Peyton Place.'
- Directed episodes of 'M*A*S*H' and 'Trapper John, M.D.' making her one of the early female directors in television.
- Became an accomplished aviator, winning the 1970 'Powder Puff Derby' transcontinental air race for women.
Trivia
- Susan Oliver survived a near-fatal plane crash in 1966 while on her way to portray Amelia Earhart.[3]
- She was among the first women to pilot a single-engine aircraft solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Her performance as the green-skinned Orion slave girl in 'Star Trek' became an iconic image in science fiction pop culture.
FAQs
People also ask
Susan Oliver was born the 13 February 1932.
New York City, New York, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 13th, 1932, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 13th, 1932 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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