Susan Richardson

Susan Richardson is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Susan Bradford on the television series "Eight Is Enough," which originally ran from 1977 to 1981. She was born on March 11, 1952, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and she became widely recognizable to audiences for playing one of the Bradford daughters in the popular family drama. She continued to appear in television movies related to "Eight Is Enough," such as "An Eight Is Enough Wedding," and made guest appearances on various shows in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Richardson’s personal life has included significant challenges. During the run of "Eight Is Enough," she became pregnant and incorporated that experience into her on-screen role; however, after the series ended, she experienced health and financial difficulties. She has spoken publicly about her struggles with medical issues and hardship in the years following her television success. While her presence in films and television declined after the mid-1980s, her role as Susan Bradford remains her most recognizable and enduring performance.