Susan Lucci is an American actress and entrepreneur. She is best known for her role as Erica Kane on All My Children.
Susan Lucci Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Susan Lucci was born on December 23, 1946 (Susan Lucci: age 76) in Scarsdale, New York to Jeanette and Victor Lucci. In 1964 she graduated from Garden City High School and in 1968 she graduated from Marymount College with a degree in drama.
In 1969, Lucci married chef and food-service manager Helmut Huber. They had two children together, Liza Huber and Andreas Huber. They were married for 52 years until Helmut died in March of 2022 at 84 years old.
Susan Lucci Biography: Career
In 1970, Lucci starred in the ABC soap opera All My Children as Erica Kane. The show dealt with current social issues and young love while still involving some humor. After 41 years and 42 seasons, the show was canceled in 2011.
Lucci was first nominated for Outstanding Lead...
Susan Lucci Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Susan Lucci was born on December 23, 1946 (Susan Lucci: age 76) in Scarsdale, New York to Jeanette and Victor Lucci. In 1964 she graduated from Garden City High School and in 1968 she graduated from Marymount College with a degree in drama.
In 1969, Lucci married chef and food-service manager Helmut Huber. They had two children together, Liza Huber and Andreas Huber. They were married for 52 years until Helmut died in March of 2022 at 84 years old.
Susan Lucci Biography: Career
In 1970, Lucci starred in the ABC soap opera All My Children as Erica Kane. The show dealt with current social issues and young love while still involving some humor. After 41 years and 42 seasons, the show was canceled in 2011.
Lucci was first nominated for Outstanding Lead...
- 3/8/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
Susan Lucci, one of the most celebrated actors in daytime television history, returned to the Daytime Emmy Awards stage Friday to introduce the In Memoriam segment, which featured Michael Bolton performing his 1982 hit “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.”
As she spoke of the Daytime Emmys “celebrating those whom we loved and have lost this year,” Lucci payed tribute to her husband and manager, Helmut Huber, who died March 28 at the age of 84.
Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet – Photo Gallery
“My husband was larger than life force of nature,” Lucci said, her voice cracking. “Helmut was the love of my life. They say that grief is the price we pay for love. Well, grief is an excruciating price but I would not give up even one second of the love.”
With members of the audience also tearing up, Lucci kicked off the video montage. You can watch below...
As she spoke of the Daytime Emmys “celebrating those whom we loved and have lost this year,” Lucci payed tribute to her husband and manager, Helmut Huber, who died March 28 at the age of 84.
Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet – Photo Gallery
“My husband was larger than life force of nature,” Lucci said, her voice cracking. “Helmut was the love of my life. They say that grief is the price we pay for love. Well, grief is an excruciating price but I would not give up even one second of the love.”
With members of the audience also tearing up, Lucci kicked off the video montage. You can watch below...
- 6/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Helmut Huber, husband and manager of All My Children star Susan Lucci, died Monday, March 28, on Long Island, New York. He was 84.
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
A spokesperson for Lucci said that Huber died peacefully, noting: “Helmut’s passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him. He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. The family kindly asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”
Huber was born on October 10, 1937, in Innsbruck, Austria, and becoming a United States citizen in 1994, Huber met Lucci in 1969 while they were working at Long Island’s Garden City Hotel. Huber was the hotel’s executive chef, and Lucci had worked there during a summer vacation from college. After just three weeks of dating, the couple married on Sept. 13, 1969.
Following Lucci’s success as Erica Kane on ABC’s All My Children, Huber transitioned professionally to become...
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
A spokesperson for Lucci said that Huber died peacefully, noting: “Helmut’s passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him. He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. The family kindly asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”
Huber was born on October 10, 1937, in Innsbruck, Austria, and becoming a United States citizen in 1994, Huber met Lucci in 1969 while they were working at Long Island’s Garden City Hotel. Huber was the hotel’s executive chef, and Lucci had worked there during a summer vacation from college. After just three weeks of dating, the couple married on Sept. 13, 1969.
Following Lucci’s success as Erica Kane on ABC’s All My Children, Huber transitioned professionally to become...
- 3/30/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
How fun! Susan Lucci is arguably one of the most stylish celebrities in Hollywood, so when we heard she's auctioning off her designer items starting at just $1, we were ecstatic. The All My Children star's closet clean out includes red carpet gowns, signed memorabilia, accessories, and more! The 71-year-old has partnered with auction house Everything But The House (Ebth) to benefit the charity Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. The non-profit voluntary agency serves families and individuals with developmental disabilities in NYC and Long Island. View this post on Instagram So much fun yesterday morning on @gooddayny with @rosannascotto and @loristokestv! Great preview of my Ebth on line auction!!! Here’s the link so you can see for yourself!!! https://www.fox5ny.com/empire/362462369-video A post shared by Susan Lucci (official) (@therealsusanlucci) on Sep 28, 2018 at 1:39pm Pdt During a sit-down with People, Susan joked about the auction process.
- 10/2/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
At age 71, Susan Lucci is nowhere close to retiring. And, in an exclusive new interview with Closer Weekly, Susan candidly opened up about her dream to return to Broadway and how she wants to continue acting for as long as possible. Scroll down to read Susan's top tips for defying aging! Fall in Love Every Day Susan and husband, Helmut Huber, 80, just celebrated 49 years of wedded bliss on Sept. 13. "It doesn’t feel that long. I guess that's a good thing!" Susan told Closer at the opening night of Broadway's Pretty Woman: The Musical on Aug. 16. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) "Helmut was always intriguing to me," she added of what first drew her to the man who still melts her heart to this day. "Maybe it's the [Austrian] accent! But he's just a take-charge guy in a fun, smart way. And he always makes me laugh." Work Up a Sweat Susan's kids — daughter Liza,...
- 9/30/2018
- by Joyann Jeffrey
- Closer Weekly
There's no way she's 71! Susan Lucci just posed for new unretouched bathing suit photos in the newest issue of Harper's Bazaar, and she looks more fabulous than ever in the sexy snapshots! “I feel as good now as I ever did in my 20s and 30s, maybe even better physically... What I’ve learned is that if you train hard, you can offset some of what you’ve got going against you," the All My Children star told the magazine. "People look at me and say 'Wow, she doesn’t seem old, but she is old.' Meanwhile, the reality is if you're strong, you're beautiful, no matter what age you are." (Photo Credit: Justice Apple) (Photo Credit: Justice Apple) She also opened up about how impressive bikini body has turned her into a frequent Instagram user. "I’m a private person by nature, so at first I really didn...
- 9/18/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
At age 71, Susan Lucci's health is better than ever! The All My Children star recently stopped by Closer Weekly to give us some pro workout tips just in time for the launch of new activewear line with QVC, and quite frankly, we couldn't keep up with her high-intensity pilates workout. Watch the video above to learn how Susan stays so fit! After getting in shape with Susan, we're not surprised she looks and feels so good today. The actress has been doing pilates for 20 years, and no matter how busy she is, she always finds time to fit in a session with her Pilates Pro Chair, which came into her life right before she appeared on Dancing With the Stars. "I get up about a half hour early every morning," she told Closer, adding that she started this routine when she was on her hit soap opera. "I wake...
- 4/17/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
She has no plans to slow down! Susan Lucci recently sat down with Closer Weekly for an exclusive interview — and revealed whether or not she plans on retiring in the near future. The 71-year-old laughed at the question. "That is not a word in my vocabulary or my radar!" Susan gushed, adding that she's currently busy working on the launch of new workout line with QVC as well as Celebrity Autobiography, to name a few of her projects. A post shared by Susan Lucci (official) (@therealsusanlucci) on Apr 13, 2018 at 5:43am Pdt The All My Children star shared that she doesn't even want to slow down at this point in her career. "I love what I do! I feel very lucky and grateful to get to do what I do," she added. Susan is most known for playing Erica Kane on All My Children from 1970 until 2011. And even though she held the role for 40 years,...
- 4/16/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
Get excited, All My Children fans! In an exclusive new interview with Closer Weekly, Susan Lucci candidly opened up about possibly doing a reboot. When asked how she'd feel about a revival of the hit soap opera, the 71-year-old actress replied, "I would be open to reconsidering!" The brunette beauty — who just launched a stylish new workout clothing line with QVC — shared that she knows there's still an audience for the show even though it went off the air seven years ago. "I can tell you first hand there's definitely an audience that's there wanting to have it come back on," Susan shared. Susan previously portrayed vixen Erica Kane for more than 40 years on the hit ABC soap opera from 1970 until 2011. "For them its as if no time went by! They call out Erica and they'll talk to me and that's really gratifying and exciting. So, I know that the...
- 4/13/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
It's been 10 years since Susan Lucci competed on Dancing With the Stars, but the fierce 71-year-old says she'd be happy to join the dancing competition for another season in the future! When exclusively asked by Closer Weekly if she'd ever return to the ballroom, Susan — who is launching a workout collection perfect for dancers with QVC this Friday — replied, "You know, I would do it again. It was a spectacular experience. I'm so happy I did it." (Photo Credit: Getty Images) However, the All My Children star admitted that it's a lot harder than it looks! "Oh, it's hard. It's really hard," Susan confessed to Closer. "I didn't know how hard it was going to be because I'm used to taking blocking as an actress and I've been on Broadway and I can take coreography. It's very quick." The proud grandma added, "On top of it, I was working in...
- 4/12/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
His guests never get away with any shenanigans on his hit daytime talk show, but Dr. Phil McGraw, 67, is a complete pushover when it comes to his eight-year-old granddaughter, Avery, and her six-year-old brother, London. "They get to make anything, and I mean anything, in the kitchen," he exclusively told Closer Weekly of one of their favorite activities while visiting him and his wife Robin McGraw, 64. "Avery’s specialty," Dr. Phil added with a proud smile, "is Sprite-granola-cookie-bread-rose-petals-salt-and-pepper soup with jalapeños. But she does not eat it!" He doesn’t, either, but he does gobble up every minute he gets to spend with his grandchildren. "They call him Pops," Robin confessed to Closer, revealing how she’s often moved by how enamored her husband is of the little ones. Sometimes, out of the blue, "he’ll say, 'Look! I recorded this little conversation you were having with Avery,' and it’s so cute,...
- 3/28/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but the same can be said about Susan Lucci, whose husband, Helmut Huber, is a European-trained chef. She tells Closer Weekly their romance is still going strong after 48 years. "I’ve learned to be a foodie just by being with him. We love trying new restaurants together," the All My Children star, 71, tells Closer. A post shared by Susan Lucci (official) (@therealsusanlucci) on Feb 27, 2018 at 6:39pm Pst Helmut, 80, has wisely made his wife’s favorite meal — spaghetti and meatballs — one of his specialties at home. "I married a man who’s very smart, very sure of himself and very funny. For me, the dynamic just worked," Susan says of the recipe to their 48 years of wedded bliss. "I got lucky!" For more on your favorite stars, pick up the latest issue of Closer Weekly, on newsstands now...
- 3/23/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
It may have been seven years since Susan Lucci last played Erica Kane on All My Children after a 40+ year run, but judging from recent paparazzi photos of the star, she’s still the same showstopping diva she’s always been.
The 71-year-old Queen of Daytime was spotted on vacation in Barbados with her husband of 49 years, Helmut Huber, wearing a strapless red swimsuit which she accessorized with very glam accessories. She wore her hair long and loose and threw on large hoop earrings and oversize sunglasses as she walked along the beach.
And when it was time to leave,...
The 71-year-old Queen of Daytime was spotted on vacation in Barbados with her husband of 49 years, Helmut Huber, wearing a strapless red swimsuit which she accessorized with very glam accessories. She wore her hair long and loose and threw on large hoop earrings and oversize sunglasses as she walked along the beach.
And when it was time to leave,...
- 2/15/2018
- by Colleen Kratofil
- PEOPLE.com
Susan Lucci's still making daytime look hot ... she's just doing it on the beach in Barbados now, instead of TV. The "All My Children" legend was lounging in a red one-piece that proves she's still ready to play soap opera sex kitten Erica Kane ... someone just say the word. Susan's having a Valentine's getaway with her husband, Helmut Huber ... who she's been with for 48 years! (Suck it, Erica with your 11 marriages). Here's a few...
- 2/14/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Despite her decades-long status as the Queen of Daytime, it’s hard to believe Susan Lucci is 70.
What’s the secret to her Fountain of Youth-esque essence?
“A lot of it is you just take care,” Lucci told People at the T.J. Martell Foundation Women of Influence luncheon in New York City where she was honored on Friday. “I was very lucky both of my parents had really nice skin. My mother still does, she looks fantastic. My dad passed away that’s why I say my mother has beautiful skin.”
While the All My Children icon admitted that...
What’s the secret to her Fountain of Youth-esque essence?
“A lot of it is you just take care,” Lucci told People at the T.J. Martell Foundation Women of Influence luncheon in New York City where she was honored on Friday. “I was very lucky both of my parents had really nice skin. My mother still does, she looks fantastic. My dad passed away that’s why I say my mother has beautiful skin.”
While the All My Children icon admitted that...
- 5/14/2017
- by Kara Warner and Mary Park
- PEOPLE.com
Susan Lucci is saying hello to Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family!
People can exclusively reveal that the All My Children star will join the network as a guest co-host for one full week.
Beginning Jan. 30, Lucci, 70, will participate in every aspect of the daily morning program, including cooking, playing games and sharing personal stories with viewers. Lucci — who played Erica Kane on the ABC soap from 1970-2011 — will also be joined by her husband, Helmut Huber, and two children: her son, Andreas, and daughter, Liza.
“I’m looking forward to learning new things about interior design and color. I’ve...
People can exclusively reveal that the All My Children star will join the network as a guest co-host for one full week.
Beginning Jan. 30, Lucci, 70, will participate in every aspect of the daily morning program, including cooking, playing games and sharing personal stories with viewers. Lucci — who played Erica Kane on the ABC soap from 1970-2011 — will also be joined by her husband, Helmut Huber, and two children: her son, Andreas, and daughter, Liza.
“I’m looking forward to learning new things about interior design and color. I’ve...
- 1/23/2017
- by nstonepeople
- PEOPLE.com
Adrienne Barbeau to appear on CSI: New York
She'll play a clinic manager who helps investigators track down Ne-Yo.
Glee going on a 2-month break — "maybe" cast members will leave show
Last night's Christmas special is the last new episode until the Super Bowl episode on Feb. 6. Meanwhile, Ryan Murphy is still getting hounded about whether the New Directions will graduate from high school and leave the show. To which he says "maybe." "Yes, we're going to be doing something," he says. "I'm not going to reveal what it is because it's two years away, but it'll be something momentous happening that spring."
Networks blasted for their Latino representation
CBS earned a B+ from the National Latino Media Council, Fox got a C+ and ABC (which canceled Ugly Betty) earned a B-.
Three more actors join True Blood
Christina Moore will play a WASPy Texas housewife with special powers, Lost...
She'll play a clinic manager who helps investigators track down Ne-Yo.
Glee going on a 2-month break — "maybe" cast members will leave show
Last night's Christmas special is the last new episode until the Super Bowl episode on Feb. 6. Meanwhile, Ryan Murphy is still getting hounded about whether the New Directions will graduate from high school and leave the show. To which he says "maybe." "Yes, we're going to be doing something," he says. "I'm not going to reveal what it is because it's two years away, but it'll be something momentous happening that spring."
Networks blasted for their Latino representation
CBS earned a B+ from the National Latino Media Council, Fox got a C+ and ABC (which canceled Ugly Betty) earned a B-.
Three more actors join True Blood
Christina Moore will play a WASPy Texas housewife with special powers, Lost...
- 12/8/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
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