Susan Kohner
Known for
Susan Kohner makes a living as an American actress who fills the parts that keep a story moving. Cast lists also place her in 'The Last Wagon'. She is 89 years old. She has been in front of cameras since 1955. 'Imitation of Life' is the one title a casual viewer might name, thanks to Sarah Jane (18).
Susan Kohner
10 Movies
7 Series
Susan Kohner makes a living as an American actress who fills the parts that keep a story moving. Cast lists also place her in 'The Last Wagon'. She is 89 years old. She has been in front of cameras since 1955. 'Imitation of Life' is the one title a casual viewer might name, thanks to Sarah Jane (18).
Movies
Plays Sarah Jane (18)
Imitation of Life
1959
Plays Jolie Normand
The Last Wagon
1956
Plays Maria
To Hell and Back
1955
Plays Helen Detweiler
By Love Possessed
1961
Plays Martha Freud
Freud: The Secret Passion
1962
Plays Shirley
Dino
1957
Plays Fara
The Big Fisherman
1959
Plays Ethel Maguire
The Gene Krupa Story
1959
Plays Catherine McDowall
All the Fine Young Cannibals
1960
Plays Consuela
Trooper Hook
1957
Latest Trailers
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A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story
Full Filmography
Channing
Rena Covic · 1 episode
1963–
TV
Freud: The Secret Passion
Martha Freud
1962
Film
The Nurses
Terry Collins · 1 episode
1962–
TV
By Love Possessed
Helen Detweiler
1961
Film
Checkmate
Victoria Angelo · 1 episode
1960–
TV
All the Fine Young Cannibals
Catherine McDowall
1960
Film
The Gene Krupa Story
Ethel Maguire
1959
Film
The Big Fisherman
Fara
1959
Film
Imitation of Life
Sarah Jane (18)
1959
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Susan Kohner and where are they from?
Susan Kohner is 89 years old, born on November 11, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Susan Kohner?
Susan Kohner is best known for roles in Imitation of Life, The Last Wagon, Freud: The Secret Passion.
How many movies has Susan Kohner been in?
Over a 71-year career (since 1955), Susan Kohner has appeared in 10 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Susan Kohner's first movie?
The career of Susan Kohner began with To Hell and Back (1955).
What is Susan Kohner's most recent movie or series?
Susan Kohner's most recent release is A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story, which premiered on July 4, 2025.
What TV shows has Susan Kohner appeared in?
On television, Susan Kohner has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Rawhide, Route 66, The Merv Griffin Show.
Susan Kohner
1936-11-11 · Los Angeles, California, USA
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.