Susan oliver biography actors
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Real world article
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Susan Oliver
Birth name:
Charlotte Gercke
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA
Place of death:
Woodland Hills, California, USA
Susan Oliver (13 February1932 – 10 May1990; age 58) was the stage name of Charlotte Gercke, a New York native, who played Vina in the Star Trek: The Original Series first pilot episode "The Cage".
She filmed her scenes between Friday 4 December1964 and Friday 18 December1964 at Desilu Culver Stage 15, Stage 16, and on location at 40 Acres. (These Are the Voyages: TOS Season One, 1st ed., pp. 58-62)
Just before being cast as Vina, Oliver took on an acting assignment which exhausted her. She was looking forward to a holiday in Hawaii when Studio Executive Oscar Katz talked her into accepting the part of Vina, expecting she would easily manage it without any problems. (Star Trek Creator: The Authorized Biography of Gene Roddenberry)
Once signed, Oli
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Susan Oliver
American actress, author and aviator (1932–1990)
Susan Oliver | |
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Oliver in 1971 | |
| Born | Charlotte Gercke (1932-02-13)February 13, 1932 New York City, NY, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 1990(1990-05-10) (aged 58) Woodland Hills, California, U.S. |
| Education | Swarthmore CollegeNeighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television director, aviator, and author |
| Years active | 1955–1988 |
Susan Oliver (born Charlotte Gercke, February 13, 1932 – May 10, 1990) was an American actress, television director, aviator, and author.
Career
[edit]Early years
[edit]Oliver did numerous television shows in 1957, and appeared on scen. She began the year with an ingénue part, as the daughter of an 18th-century Manhattan family, in her first huvudgata play, Small War on Murray Hill, a Robert E. Sherwood comedy.[1] That same year, Oliver replaced Mary Ure as the female lead in the Broadway production of John Os
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Susan Oliver was an extraordinary actress whose talent and versatility left an indelible mark on Hollywood during the mid-20th century. Best known for her captivating performances on screen and her trailblazing accomplishments, she was a force to be reckoned with in an era when women were still fighting for recognition in the entertainment industry. Her name is often associated with groundbreaking roles, as well as her adventurous spirit that transcended the boundaries of acting.
Beyond her career in acting, Susan Oliver was a true renaissance woman. She was not only an accomplished actress but also a director, screenwriter, and aviator, breaking stereotypes and proving that women could excel in multiple fields. Despite her untimely departure, her contributions to film, television, and even aviation remain a testament to her fearless and ambitious nature. Her work continues to inspire new generations of artists and dreamers alike.
In this article, we will explore the multifacete