Susan Howard Chrane Net Worth

Susan Howard Chrane is an American actress, writer, and political activist best known for her long-running role on the hit television series Dallas. As of recent estimates, Susan Howard Chrane has a net worth of $5 million, accumulated through decades of work in television, film, and writing.

Howard was born in January 1944 in Marshall, Texas, and developed an interest in acting at an early age. She won a Best Actress award in high school, signaling the start of what would become a successful entertainment career.

Susan Howard Chrane Net Worth	$5 Million
Date of Birth	Jan 28, 1944
Place of Birth	Marshall, Texas

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Education

Susan Howard studied at the University of Texas before moving to Los Angeles, California, where she trained as an acting student with the Los Angeles Repertory Company. Her professional acting debut came in 1966 with an appearance on the television series Love on a Rooftop.

Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, Howard steadily built her résumé with guest roles on popular television programs.

Breakthrough Roles

From 1974 to 1976, Howard starred as Maggie Petrocelli on the legal drama Petrocelli. Her performance earned her nominations for both a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, marking her as a rising star in television.

Her most famous role came in 1979, when she was cast as Donna Culver Krebbs on Dallas. Howard remained on the series until 1987, becoming one of the show’s most recognizable and enduring characters during its peak years.

Television and Film Work

Over the course of her career, Susan Howard appeared in episodes of numerous iconic TV series, including:

The Monkees
Iron Horse
The Flying Nun
Tarzan
Star Trek
I Dream of Jeannie
Ironside
Bonanza
Love, American Style
Mission: Impossible
Columbo
Marcus Welby, M.D.
The New Perry Mason
The Rockford Files
Barnaby Jones
The Love Boat

Her final on-screen role came in the 1993 film Come the Morning.

Susan Howard Chrane Awards and Recognition

For her work on Dallas, Howard received a Soap Opera Digest Award and a TV Land Award. Her earlier role on Petrocelli also earned her major award nominations, highlighting her versatility as an actress.

In addition to acting, Howard is a member of the Writers Guild of America, reflecting her work behind the scenes as a writer.

Public Life

Beyond entertainment, Susan Howard has been active in political and advocacy circles. She has held leadership roles within the National Rifle Association (NRA) and has been involved with the Texas Republican Party, making her a notable public figure outside Hollywood.