Susan Lynn Gordon, a remarkably gifted American child actress, was born on July 27, 1949, in the vibrant city of Saint Paul, Minnesota, to a father who was a renowned film director, Bert I. Gordon, and his devoted wife, Flora (Lang). At a remarkably young age of eight, Susan embarked on her illustrious acting career, impressively filling in for another young actress in the 1958 cinematic masterpiece "Attack of the Puppet People", which was directed by none other than her father, Bert I. Gordon.
Gordon's subsequent film career saw her appear in three more movies directed by her father, a remarkable achievement, with the notable releases being "The Boy and the Pirates" in 1960, "Tormented" also in 1960, and "Picture Mommy Dead" in 1966, marking a poignant conclusion to her film appearances.
In the year 1959, Gordon had the opportunity to showcase her impressive vocal talents in the semi-autobiographical film "The Five Pennies", where she played the daughter of the renowned musician and composer Red Nichols, who was portrayed by the highly acclaimed actor Danny Kaye.
Gordon's television career was marked by numerous memorable appearances in a wide range of popular series, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
Notable among these was her appearance in the classic episode "The Fugitive" from "The Twilight Zone", where she brought to life the character of Jenny, a young girl with a leg brace who forms an unlikely bond with an alien visitor.
In addition to this standout role, Gordon also made notable appearances in other iconic television shows of the time, including "Gunsmoke", "Alfred Hitchcock Presents", "My Three Sons", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Route 66", "Ben Casey", "77 Sunset Strip", and "The Donna Reed Show".
One of her most notable live performances was on November 27, 1959, when she appeared in the NBC Television broadcast of "Miracle on 34th Street", a beloved holiday classic that has become a staple of American pop culture.
