Actress Susan Saint James recently celebrated her 80th birthday on August 14 with a gathering of friends and family in Los Angeles. Saint James, who portrayed Sally McMillan in the NBC series "McMillan & Wife" alongside Rock Hudson from 1971 to 1976, was seen enjoying a sunny stroll in a casual outfit, including a "Spiritual Gangster" t-shirt, a mini skirt, and white sneakers.
A floral arrangement was delivered for the birthday festivities, and Saint James also sported a unique tattoo on her ankle during her outing.
Born in Los Angeles in August 1946, Saint James began her career as a teenage model before moving to France and later returning to California. She signed with Universal Pictures at age 19 and landed her first role in the 1966 TV film "Fame Is The Name Of The Game." She then starred in "Name Of The Game" from 1968 to 1971.
Her Emmy-winning role as Sally McMillan in "McMillan & Wife" earned her both Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. The show's creator, Leonard B. Stern, recalled casting Saint James as "a delight" and noted that Hudson felt comfortable with her.
After "McMillan & Wife," Saint James appeared in the 1977 film "Outlaw Blues" with Peter Fonda and the 1979 movie "Love At First Bite." She also made a guest appearance on the television show "MAS*H."
In the 1980s, Saint James starred as Kate McArdle in the CBS sitcom "Kate & Allie," earning two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She has since stepped back from acting, with occasional guest roles on shows like "Law & Order: SVU" and "Suits," and most recently appeared in "Upload" from 2020 to 2022.
Saint James has been married to television executive Dick Ebersol since 1981, with whom she has three children. She also has two older children from her previous marriage. Her youngest son, Teddy, died in a plane crash in 2004.
