Biography

Susan is an American actress who was born and raised in West Covina, California, a suburb east of Los Angeles. She began performing in high school and studied Theatre Arts at California State University Long Beach, where she earned her degree. Susan is also a voice over artist and singer. She has training and credits in Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay area and the Pacific Northwest/broader Seattle-Tacoma area. Susan has appeared in film, TV, commercials, web, corporate-education and theatre. She is a wife and mother of two grown daughters and two grandchildren, which she believes is the most important role of her life. She now lives in the Austin, TX area with her husband.
- IMDb mini biography by: Susan Echols-Orton

Studied with Michael Shurtleff (author of "Audition") in Burbank, CA.

Studied with Danny Glover in San Francisco, CA at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House.