Susan Luckey

Suzanne Dolores Luckey (April 4, 1938 – November 29, 2012) was an American actress, best known for her roles in the musical films Carousel and The Music Man (1962).

Early years Luckey was born in Hollywood, California, where her father was a sound editor in the film industry. She graduated in 1956 from Hollywood Professional School. Luckey had a romance with race car driver Jack Martin while in her early teens.

Career

Stage Luckey performed on Broadway during the 1950s, including the original 1954 adaptation of Peter Pan and Take Me Along.

Film Luckey's best known film roles were in Carousel and The Music Man. She co-starred as Louise, the daughter of Billy Bigelow, played by Gordon MacRae, in Carousel. Her last film was the 1966 small movie, Step Out of Your Mind. They remained married until his death in 1996.