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Susan Lucci

Biography

Susan Lucci

Susan Lucci is the most famous face in daytime television history and held audiences spellbound for over 40 years as the iconic Erica Kane on ABC’s award-winning daytime drama, "All My Children." In May of 1999, on her 19th nomination, she won the Emmy for Best Actress, a historic moment for all of television, receiving the longest standing ovation in television history.

Beyond daytime drama, Lucci also starred in Lifetime’s "Devious Maids" and "Hot in Cleveland," played a role in the film Joy, and hosted Investigation Discovery’s "Deadly Affairs." A versatile performer, she has appeared on popular shows like "Dancing with the Stars," hosted "Saturday Night Live," and made her Broadway debut in the lead role as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun.

Her first memoir, ALL MY LIFE, was released in 2011 and immediately topped the New York Times bestseller list. Susan most recently finished a successful run starring in the off-Broadway hit show My First Ex-Husband and appears in Jonah Hill’s Apple TV+ film, Outcome.

Susan Lucci

Books by Susan Lucci

by Susan Lucci - Memoir, Nonfiction

Emmy Award-winning actress and legendary television icon Susan Lucci --- affectionately known as "La Lucci" since her early days on "All My Children" --- is set to captivate audiences once again with her second memoir, entitled LA LUCCI. This deeply personal and compelling new book explores Susan's journey through love, joy, reinvention and resilience in the face of profound loss, both personal and professional. With her signature warmth and honesty, Lucci shares the pivotal moments that have shaped her perspective and ability to move forward with gratitude, hope, and grace. LA LUCCI is a heartfelt, at times humorous, and always inspiring reflection on strength, perseverance and the power of embracing life's unexpected turns.