Suzanne Somers Biography: Age, Husband, Height, Net Worth, Children, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Suzanne Marie Somers also known as Suzanne Somers is a celebrated American actress, author, singer, businesswoman, and health advocate known for her iconic role as the bubbly Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom Three’s Company, her entrepreneurial success with the ThighMaster, and her bestselling books on wellness, beauty, and aging.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Suzanne Marie Mahoney
• Stage Name: Suzanne Somers
• Born: October 16, 1946
• Age: 76 years old
• Died: October 15, 2023
• Birthplace: San Bruno, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Irish-American
• Occupation: Actress, Author, Singer, Businesswoman, Health Advocate
• Height: 5 ft 5.5 in (166 cm)
• Religion: Roman Catholicism
• Parents: Francis “Frank” Mahoney and Marion Elizabeth Mahoney
• Siblings: Maureen Gilmartin, Daniel Mahoney
• Spouse: Alan Hamel (married 1977)
• Children: Bruce Somers Jr.
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $100 million USD

Early Life and Education

Suzanne Marie Mahoney was born on October 16, 1946, in San Bruno, California, United States. She was brought up by her parents, Francis “Frank” Mahoney, a laborer and gardener who loaded beer onto boxcars, and Marion Elizabeth Mahoney (née Turner), a medical secretary, in a working-class Irish-American Catholic family facing financial hardship and her father’s alcoholism and abusive behavior.

As the third of four children, she grew up alongside her siblings, including her sister Maureen Mahoney, navigating a tumultuous yet resilient household where humor and performance offered escape. She has three siblings in total.

Suzanne attended Mercy High School in Burlingame, California, and later received a music scholarship to a Catholic college in San Francisco (San Francisco College for Women), but dropped out after becoming pregnant in her first year.

Her ethnicity is Irish-American. Her religion is Roman Catholicism, reflecting the strong faith, family values, and community spirit common in many Irish-American Catholic households that emphasize perseverance, forgiveness, and finding light even in difficult times.

Career

Suzanne Somers began her professional path after a high school production of Guys and Dolls sparked her interest in performance. Bootstrapped from humble beginnings with determination and charm, she started as a prize model on The Anniversary Game and gained early film exposure in George Lucas’s American Graffiti (1973) as the mysterious blonde in the white Thunderbird.

Her breakthrough came with the role of Chrissy Snow on ABC’s Three’s Company (1977–1981), where her ditzy yet lovable character became a cultural icon. After a high-profile contract dispute led to her departure, she rebuilt her career through Las Vegas shows, hosting gigs, and entrepreneurial ventures, most famously marketing the ThighMaster, which generated hundreds of millions in sales.

She starred in Step by Step, authored over 25 books on health, beauty, and menopause, and became a vocal advocate for alternative wellness approaches while battling breast cancer for over two decades. Remaining independent and resilient, she inspired aspiring entertainers and businesswomen from middle-class and working-class families to turn setbacks into comebacks through positivity, creativity, and bold self-promotion.

Social Media

Suzanne Somers does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Suzanne Somers, who passed away on October 15, 2023, at age 76 in Palm Springs, California, from breast cancer with metastasis to the brain, lived a vibrant and family-centered life. Her height was 5 ft 5.5 in (166 cm).

She first married Bruce Somers in 1965 at age 19 after becoming pregnant; they had one son, Bruce Somers Jr., and divorced in 1968.

In 1977, she married Canadian television personality and producer Alan Hamel, and the couple shared a loving partnership for over 46 years until her death. They raised a blended family that included her son Bruce and Hamel’s children from a previous marriage, Stephen and Leslie, along with six grandchildren.

Net Worth

Suzanne Somers’ net worth was estimated at $100 million USD at the time of her passing. Her income primarily came from her long acting career including Three’s Company and Step by Step, massive sales from the ThighMaster exercise device (which she owned outright and marketed through infomercials), book royalties from over 25 titles on wellness and beauty, brand endorsements, speaking engagements, and her entrepreneurial ventures in health and lifestyle products.

Filmography

• Three’s Company (1977–1981) as Chrissy Snow.
• Step by Step (1991–1998).
• American Graffiti (1973).
• The ThighMaster infomercials and product line.
• Books including Keeping Secrets, Suzanne Somers’ Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away, and multiple wellness titles.
• Las Vegas stage shows and one-woman Broadway performance The Blonde in the Thunderbird.
• Guest appearances on The Tonight Show, talk shows, and reality programming.