Susan Seaforth Hayes, a renowned American actress, has been captivating audiences for over five decades with her iconic role on the beloved daytime soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Born Susan Seabold on July 11, 1943, in Oakland, California, she is the daughter of actress and writer Elizabeth Harrower.
Susan's acting career began in the early 1950s, with her debut on the Cavalcade of America omnibus TV series in 1954. She continued to work steadily on series television, making recurring appearances on various shows throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
In 1968, Susan made the transition to daytime soap operas, landing the role of "Julie Williams" on Days of Our Lives. She played the character continuously from 1968 to 1984 and again from 1990 to 1993, making recurring appearances in 1994 and 1996. Since 1999, Susan has appeared regularly on the show.
Susan's personal life is just as notable as her professional career. She married her co-star, Bill Hayes, in 1974, and they became the first soap opera actors to appear on the cover of Time Magazine in its January 12, 1976, issue.
Throughout her career, Susan has received numerous nominations for her outstanding work on Days of Our Lives, including four Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series from 1975 to 1979. Although she did not win, Susan remains an iconic figure in the world of daytime television.
In addition to her work on Days of Our Lives, Susan has appeared on other notable shows, including The Young and the Restless, where she played the role of "JoAnna Manning" from 1984 to 1989, and made guest appearances in 2005-06 and 2010. She also had a recurring role on Sunset Beach as "District Attorney Patricia Steele".
In 2005, Susan and her husband Bill Hayes published a joint autobiography, "Like Sands through the Hour Glass", which takes its title from their soap opera's catch phrase. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into the lives of two beloved soap opera stars and their enduring partnership both on and off screen.
