Susan Walters

Biography

Susan Walters (born September 28, 1963) is an American actress and former model, best known for her role as Diane Jenkins on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2001 to 2004, and again briefly in 2010. Walters currently has recurring roles as a principal on The CW's One Tree Hill and the mayor of Mystic Falls on The CW's The Vampire Diaries.

Career Overview

Susan Walters has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Big Mommas House with 1 titles. Signature works include Hotel, Murdered at 17, Horse Sense. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

62

Birth Date

1963-09-28 00:00:00

Birth Place

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Known For

• 

  Hotel
• 

  Murdered at 17
• 

  Horse Sense
• 

  Elvis and Me
• 

  Gale Force
• 

  Framed for Murder

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Big Mommas House (1 titles)
• Big Momma's House Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Curtis Armstrong (2 collaborations)
• James Brolin (1 collaborations)
• Connie Sellecca (1 collaborations)
• Nathan Cook (1 collaborations)
• Michael Spound (1 collaborations)
• Heidi Bohay (1 collaborations)
• Shari Belafonte (1 collaborations)
• Valerie Landsburg (1 collaborations)
• Ty Miller (1 collaborations)
• Cristine Prosperi (1 collaborations)

Credits

• directing (2 credits)

  • Nightmare Neighborhood Moms

    director

    directing
    2022
  • The Wedding Arrangement

    director

    directing
    2022

• actors (60 credits)

  • Minx

    - A scintillating conversation about a lethal pesticide (2022) ... Elayne actor actors
    2022
  • Aftermath

    Farrah

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Honesty Weekend

    Naomi Goodson

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Do Not Be Deceived

    Nancy Cumberland

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Good Trouble

    - All These Engagements (2024) ... Diane Hunter actor actors

    - You Can't Always Get What You Want (2024) ... Diane Hunter actor actors

    - Klompendansen (2021) ... Diane Hunter actor actors

    - A Very Coterie Christmas (2019) ... Diane Hunter actor actors

    - Nochebuena (2019) ... Diane Hunter actor actors
    2019
  • Murdered at 17

    Carley Emerson

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The Rookie

    - Fire Fight (2021) ... Sloan actor actors
    2018
  • A Wedding Wonderland

    Deidre Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Kill the Messenger

    Los Angeles Times Editor

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Flash

    - Funeral for a Friend (2022) ... Dr. Carla Tannhauser actor actors

    - Reckless (2022) ... Dr. Carla Tannhauser actor actors

    - Success Is Assured (2020) ... Dr. Carla Tannhauser actor actors

    - Snow Pack (2019) ... Dr. Carla Tannhauser actor actors

    - The Death of Vibe (2018) ... Dr. Carla Tannhauser actor actors
    2014
  • How to Get Away with Murder

    - I Want You to Die (2015) ... Sharon Tidwell actor actors
    2014
  • Star-Crossed

    - Give Me a Torch (2014) ... Maia actor actors

    - An Old Accustom'd Feast (2014) ... Maia (uncredited) actor actors

    - And Left No Friendly Drop (2014) ... Maia actor actors

    - These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends (2014) ... Maia actor actors

    - Pilot (2014) ... Maia actor actors
    2014
  • The Fosters

    - Where the Heart Is (2018) ... Diane Hunter actor actors

    - Turks & Caicos (2018) ... Diane Hunter actor actors

    - Meet The Fosters (2018) ... Diane Hunter actor actors
    2013
  • Perception

    - Toxic (2013) ... Anne Wallace actor actors
    2012
  • Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

    Mall Mother

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Teen Wolf

    - Said The Spider To The Fly (2017) ... Natalie Martin actor actors

    - Heartless (2017) ... Natalie Martin actor actors

    - Relics (2016) ... Natalie Martin actor actors

    - Sundowning (2016) ... Natalie Martin actor actors

    - Superposition (2016) ... Natalie Martin actor actors
    2011
  • Blood Done Sign My Name

    Martha Tyson

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Slow Moe

    Beth Moebly

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Vampire Diaries

    Carol Lockwood

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Vampire Diaries

    - O Come, All Ye Faithful (2012) ... Carol Lockwood actor actors

    - My Brother’s Keeper (2012) ... Carol Lockwood actor actors

    - The Rager (2012) ... Carol Lockwood actor actors

    - Memorial (2012) ... Carol Lockwood actor actors

    - Growing Pains (2012) ... Carol Lockwood actor actors
    2009
  • Drop Dead Diva

    - Pilot (2009) ... Vicki Wellner actor actors
    2009
  • Framed for Murder

    Claire

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Army Wives

    - Shrapnel and Alibis (2009) ... Annette actor actors
    2007
  • Combustion

    Allison Saunders

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • One Tree Hill

    - Letting Go (2009) ... Principal Rimkus actor actors

    - Searching for a Former Clarity (2009) ... Principal Rimkus actor actors

    - Screenwriter's Blues (2009) ... Principal Rimkus actor actors
    2003
  • Cold Case

    - Joseph (2006) ... Jane Robinson actor actors
    2003
  • Gale Force

    Susan Billings

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Without a Trace

    - Without You (2007) ... Jenny Darcy actor actors
    2002
  • CSI: Miami

    - Speed Kills (2004) ... Mary Kinnan actor actors
    2002
  • Jumping Ship

    Jules Biggs

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Crossing Jordan

    - The Ties That Bind (2001) ... Gail Horton actor actors
    2001
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Forever (2003) ... Merrit actor actors
    2000
  • Horse Sense

    Jules Biggs

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Where the Truth Lies

    Penny Morgan

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Providence

    - The Reunion (2000) ... Kerry King actor actors
    1999
  • I Married a Monster

    Kelly Victoria Drummond

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Two Came Back

    Allie

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • 'Til There Was You

    Robin

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Texas Justice

    Karen

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Two Guys Talkin' About Girls

    Cindy One

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • JAG

    - Coming Home (2004) ... Rachel Smithfield actor actors
    1995
  • Caroline in the City

    - Caroline and the Reluctant Father (1998) ... Laura Sterling actor actors
    1995
  • XXX's & OOO's

    Reed Barrett

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • The Counterfeit Contessa

    Palmer Hewitt

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Galaxies Are Colliding

    Beth

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Melrose Place

    - A Christine Runs Through It (1998) ... actor actors

    - Blunt Drama (1998) ... actor actors

    - A Swing and a Mrs. (1998) ... actor actors

    - Last Train to Baghdad (2) (1998) ... actor actors

    - Last Train to Baghdad (1) (1998) ... actor actors
    1992
  • Defending Your Life

    Daniel's Wife

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing

    Julie Tobias

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Grand Slam

    Ann

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Seinfeld

    - The Foundation (1996) ... Dolores actor actors

    - The Junior Mint (1993) ... Dolores actor actors
    1989
  • Nightingales

    Bridget

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Elvis and Me

    Priscilla Beaulieu Presley

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Russkies

    Diane

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Matlock

    - The Haunted (2) (1993) ... Melanie Kerns actor actors

    - The Haunted (1) (1993) ... Melanie Kerns actor actors
    1986
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - For Whom the Ball Tolls (1993) ... Lee Gillrich actor actors
    1984
  • Who's the Boss?

    - Mona (1987) ... Kitty actor actors
    1984
  • Hotel

    Ryan Thomas

    actor

    actors

    - Aftershocks (1988) ... Ryan Thomas actor actors

    - Grand Designs (1988) ... Ryan Thomas actor actors

    - Contest of Wills (1988) ... Ryan Thomas actor actors

    - Till Death Do Us Part (1988) ... Ryan Thomas actor actors

    - Double Take (1988) ... Ryan Thomas actor actors
    1982
  • Simon & Simon

    - The Merry Adventures of Robert Hood (1988) ... actor actors
    1981
  • The Facts of Life

    - Younger Than Springtime (1987) ... actor actors
    1979
  • The Young and the Restless

    - Friday, December 9, 2022 (2022) ... Diane Jenkins actor actors

    - Thursday, December 8, 2022 (2022) ... Diane Jenkins actor actors

    - Wednesday, December 7, 2022 (2022) ... Diane Jenkins actor actors

    - Tuesday, December 6, 2022 (2022) ... Diane Jenkins actor actors

    - Monday, December 5, 2022 (2022) ... Diane Jenkins actor actors
    1973