Suzanne Alexander
Suzanne Alexander (born Gwendolynne Anne White; September 8, 1931 – September 21, 1975) was a Canadian actress and model. Early life
Alexander was the daughter of Will J. White and Gwendolyn Haynes. Her father was a conductor and bandleader, while her mother was an actress who played Miss Canada in the film Victory's Call to Canada (1917). She had a brother named Will J. White, who became an actor as well. After studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Alexander was crowned Miss Studio City and Miss San Fernando Valley of 1949. Career
She starred in the stage production of Detective Story alongside Frank Fiumara on June 4, 1951, at the Ivar Theater. This followed with starring roles in Cat-Women of the Moon (1953) as Beta and Down Three Dark Streets (1954) as Brenda Ralles. She appeared in various television series including Crossroads, Public Defender, and Racket Squad. She co-hosted Queen for a Day and Juke Box Jury. In an interview with James Bacon in 1959, Suzanne said "I've always wanted to be an actress ever since I could remember." Mike Todd considered Alexander for the role of Princess Aioda in Around the World in 80 Days (1956) after seeing her dining at the Hollywood Plaza Hotel. She and tested for the role on September 15, 1955, with Marla English, Jacqueline Park, Lisa Davis, Audrey Conti, Eugenia Paul, Joan Elan, and Eleanore Tanin. Alexander and English were then selected as the finalists for the role, and did another screen test the following day. The role was ultimately played by Shirley MacLaine, who accepted it after having turned it down twice. Her test screen footage was donated to the Library of Congress by Elizabeth Taylor, where it is preserved. Later years
Alexander had a brief marriage with Rexford Colbert, who was the manager of the MGM Commissary. Her last onscreen roles was were on episodes of This is the Life and Mod Squad. She died on September 21, 1975, in San Francisco, California. Although no note was found, the authorities ruled it as a suicide as no foul play was suspected. Those who attended her funeral included Jack Bailey and Elaine Devry. She was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park alongside her mother, who died two years later. Her authorized biography, The Triumph and Tragedy of Suzanne Alexander by Samuel Clemens was published on December 31, 2021. Filmography
 Flight Nurse (1953) - uncredited
 Cat-Women of the Moon (1953)
 Down Three Dark Streets (1954)
 Princess of the Nile (1954)
 Daddy Long Legs (1955) - uncredited
 The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955) - uncredited
 Solid Gold Cadillac (1956) - uncredited
 The Garment Jungle (1957) - uncredited
 I Married a Woman (1958) - uncredited

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1931 births
Canadian actresses
1975 deaths