Peters, Susan (1921–1952)

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Peters, Susan (1921–1952)

American actress. Name variations: Suzanne Carnahan. Born Suzanne Carnahan, July 3, 1921, in Spokane, WA; died Oct 23, 1952, in Visalia, CA; m. Richard Quine (director), 1943 (div. 1948).

Films include Santa Fe Trail, Susan and God, Meet John Doe, Random Harvest, Andy Hardy's Double Life, Song of Russia and Keep Your Powder Dry; paralyzed from the waist down in a hunting accident (1944). Nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Random Harvest (1942).

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