Attempted to become the first woman to fly a single-engine plane solo from New York to Moscow, but was deterred in Denmark when the Soviet government denied her permission to enter their air space.
Directed episodes of "M*A*S*H" (1972) and other TV programs.
Gorgeous blonde of 60s movies with equally gorgeous cheekbones who tended to play neurotic, troubled types. She attracted major TV attention on "Peyton Place" (1964) when her character, "Ann Howard", was killed off, and also has a minor cult following as "Vina" from the original pilot for the "Star Trek" (1966) series.
Her memoir "Odyssey" detailed her journeys as a pilot. She once survived the crash of her own Piper Cub plane in 1966.
Her mother was noted Hollywood astrologer Ruth Oliver. She died in 1988, two years before Susan. Her father was a newspaperman.
In celebration of Star Trek's 30th anniversary, an action figure was released of Susan as her character, "Vina", on "Star Trek" (1966).
She won the Powder Puff Derby in 1970.
Trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse.
Was a Buddhist and an expert on baseball.
Was a licensed pilot.
Was named Pilot of the Year in 1970.
Won a Theatre World Award in 1958 for the play "Patate". According to the Internet Broadway Database, she appeared in three plays between 1957 and 1958.