Suzanne SomersSuzanne Somers (born October 16, 1946) is an American actress best known for her role on the sitcom Three's Company. She was born Suzanne Marie Mahoney in San Bruno, California to an alcoholic father. She was a poor student and suffered from dyslexia. Suzanne went to college on a music scholarship, but left after soon becoming pregnant. She gave birth to her son Bruce Jr. in November 1965, after marrying the boy's father, Bruce Somers. She left her husband two years later and began modelling. In 1971 her son Bruce was severely injured when he was hit by a car. She began acting in small roles during the early 1970s before landing the role of the ditzy blonde Chrissy Snow on the ABC sitcom Three's Company in 1977. At the beginning of the 1980-81 season, Suzanne demanded a raise from $30,000 an episode to $150,000 an episode and 10% ownership of the show. When ABC refused, Somers boycotted the second and fourth shows of the season, claiming illness. She finished the remaining season on her contract, but her role was cut back to 1 minute per episode. After her contract expired, she sued ABC for $2 million, claiming that her credibility in show business had been damaged. The suit was settled for about $30,000. During the 1980s she became a Las Vegas entertainer. She was the spokeswoman for the "ThighMaster", a piece of exercise equipment that is squeezed between one's thighs, which later spawned the "ButtMaster". More recently she starred in the 90's sitcom Step By Step and cohosted Candid Camera with Peter Funt. A made for TV movie was made about her career on "Three's Company". She has released two autobiographies, two self-help books, four diet books and a book about hormone replacement therapy. She also makes regular monthly appearances with close friend Colleen Lopez for special theme weekends on cable's Home Shopping Network. Filmography
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She also makes regular monthly appearances with close friend Colleen Lopez for special theme weekends on cable's Home Shopping Network. She married movie director Howard Deutch. She has released two autobiographies, two self-help books, four diet books and a book about hormone replacement therapy. She also starred in the failed movies Howard the Duck and SpaceCamp. A made for TV movie was made about her career on "Three's Company". Thompson played Lorraine Baines McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy, as well as the title role in the sitcom Caroline in the City. More recently she starred in the 90's sitcom Step By Step and cohosted Candid Camera with Peter Funt. Lea Thompson (born May 31, 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota) is an American actress. She was the spokeswoman for the "ThighMaster", a piece of exercise equipment that is squeezed between one's thighs, which later spawned the "ButtMaster". During the 1980s she became a Las Vegas entertainer. The suit was settled for about $30,000. After her contract expired, she sued ABC for $2 million, claiming that her credibility in show business had been damaged. She finished the remaining season on her contract, but her role was cut back to 1 minute per episode. When ABC refused, Somers boycotted the second and fourth shows of the season, claiming illness. At the beginning of the 1980-81 season, Suzanne demanded a raise from $30,000 an episode to $150,000 an episode and 10% ownership of the show. She began acting in small roles during the early 1970s before landing the role of the ditzy blonde Chrissy Snow on the ABC sitcom Three's Company in 1977. In 1971 her son Bruce was severely injured when he was hit by a car. She left her husband two years later and began modelling. in November 1965, after marrying the boy's father, Bruce Somers. She gave birth to her son Bruce Jr. Suzanne went to college on a music scholarship, but left after soon becoming pregnant. She was a poor student and suffered from dyslexia. She was born Suzanne Marie Mahoney in San Bruno, California to an alcoholic father. Suzanne Somers (born October 16, 1946) is an American actress best known for her role on the sitcom Three's Company. American Graffiti (1973) Blonde in T-Bird. Magnum Force (1973) (uncredited) Pool Girl. High Rollers (1974) TV Series Assistant (1974-80). Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977) Party Girl. Three's Company (1977) TV Series Chrissy Snow (1977-1980). It Happened at Lakewood Manor (1977) (TV) Gloria Henderson. Happily Ever After (1978) (TV). Zuma Beach (1978) (TV) Bonnie Katt. Yesterday's Hero (1979). Nothing Personal (1980) Abigail Adams. Hollywood Wives (1985) (miniseries) TV Series Gina Germaine. She's the Sheriff (1987) TV Series Sheriff Hildy Granger. Totally Minnie (1988) (TV) Director. Rich Men, Single Women (1990) (TV) Paige. Step by Step (1991) TV Series Carol Foster Lambert. Keeping Secrets (1991) (TV) Herself. Exclusive (1992) (TV) Marcy Singer. Seduced by Evil (1994) (TV) Lee. The Suzanne Somers Show (1994) TV Series Host. Serial Mom (1994) Herself. Devil's Food (1996) (TV) Sally. Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1997) Malley the Dog. Love-Struck (1997) (TV) Venus. Candid Camera (1998) TV Series Co-host. No Laughing Matter (1998) (TV) Emma Poleski. The Darklings (1999) (TV) Clara Hagen. |