Susan Damante

Susan Damante is an American actress known for her roles in various films and television programs. She was the first runner-up to Miss California in the Miss America Pageant.

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June 17, 1950

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Susan Damante-Shaw, an American actress, gained recognition for her roles in numerous films and television shows, particularly the “The Adventures of the Wilderness Family” series. Her other notable performances include “Blood Sabbath,” “Further Adventures of the Wilderness Family,” “Mountain Family Robinson,” “The Student Teachers,” and “Coyote Summer.” She is also the mother of actresses Vinessa Shaw and Natalie Shaw. An intriguing aspect of Damante’s life is that she was the first runner-up for Miss California in the Miss America Pageant.