Susan Batten is an actress, producer and writer.

Susan Batten
EducationLouisburg College
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA)
Columbia University (MFA)
OccupationActress Producer Screenwriter
SpouseTruitt Bell (1998–present)

Early life and education

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Raised in Clayton, North Carolina,[1] Batten graduated from University of North Carolina School of the Arts[1] and Columbia University School of the Arts.[2]

Career

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Batten portrayed Luna Moody Holden on One Life to Live from 1991 to 1995.

In New York City, Batten was a member of The Edge Theatre company, along with Mary-Louise Parker, Peter Hedges and Joe Mantello. Off-Broadway, she co-starred with Julie Harris in The Fiery Furnace, and portrayed Connor Walsh on CBS's As The World Turns in 1997–98.

She guest-starred in sitcoms and dramas on ABC, CBS and Fox before she began her writing career. Batten earned her MFA from Columbia University School Of The Arts in screenwriting and directing, and was the recipient of the Dean's Fellowship. She wrote and produced the film Showing Roots starring Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth McGovern, Adam Broady and Cicely Tyson. She co-wrote Love, Once and Always for Hallmark Channel.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Showing Roots Betty
2021 The Same Storm Holly

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1987–1990 All My Children Lolly / Deborah 5 episodes
1994–2012 One Life to Live Luna Moody 5 episodes
1995 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Leigh-Anne Stipanovic Episode: "Chip Off the Old Clark"
1995 The Client Dora Dietrich Episode: "The Way Things Never Were"
1996 Hijacked: Flight 285 Kim Paulsen Television film
1996 The Crew Heidi Episode: "Winds of Change: Part 1"
1997 As the World Turns Connor Walsh 19 episodes
2022 General Hospital Flora Gardens 2 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b Goudas, John N. (June 28, 1992). "Actress Takes Soap by Storm, Proves to Be a Caring Person". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma, Oklahoma City. King Features Syndicate, Inc. p. 16. Retrieved 14 July 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Weeks, Isaac (May 25, 2016). "Clayton native pens Lifetime movie 'Showing Roots'". The News & Observer. Archived from the original on 27 May 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
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