Susan Bernard Bio
Susan Bernard was an American glamour model, actress, and author. Born Susan Lynn Bernard on February 11, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, she has also been credited as Sue Bernard. Playboy named her its December 1966 Playmate at 18. Her appearance came during the 1960s, as Playboy grew into a major force in American magazine publishing.
Bernard had natural breasts, brown eyes and brown hair. Her measurements are 35-22-35.
Born to famed photographer Bruno Bernard - known to the world as Bernard of Hollywood - Susan's destiny always seemed tied to the lens. Her father was a pioneer of Hollywood glamour photography, capturing the likes of Marilyn Monroe. It was only fitting that Susan would carry on the family legacy, posing for the December centerfold in front of Mario Casilli's camera - a protege of her father.
With her soft beauty and gentle charm, Susan was long believed to be Playboy's first Jewish Playmate. While that claim remains debated, she proudly embraced the title, adding a unique chapter to the magazine's legacy. In later interviews, Susan recalled the experience with grace, describing herself as the "first under-18 Jewish virgin" to grace the centerfold - a combination as rare as it was captivating.
Hollywood soon took notice. Susan's film career flourished with a cult-classic turn in Russ Meyer's "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!", where she played the wide-eyed damsel Billie. She later appeared in "General Hospital" during the late 1960s, proving her versatility on both the big and small screens.
But Susan's talents extended far beyond acting. She became a celebrated author, penning six books that chronicled the golden age of Hollywood, including "Marilyn: Intimate Exposures" and "Bernard of Hollywood's Ultimate Pin-Up Book". As president of Bernard of Hollywood/Renaissance Road Incorporated, Susan preserved her father's legacy while carving out one of her own.
With beauty, intelligence, and a touch of Old Hollywood mystique, Susan Bernard remains a shining symbol of the era's charm - a timeless beauty who turned a single holiday-themed centerfold into a career that spanned decades.
