When Suzanne Somers was a little girl in San Bruno, California, she dreamed of a career in show business. In her college days, Suzanne Somers starred in "Guys and Dolls," "Gypsy," and "Oklahoma." One of her most memorable early roles was as the mysterious blonde driving the Thunderbird in George Lucas', "American Graffiti." For one night's work and $137, she earned cinematic immortality in that unforgettable role.

Suzanne Somers moved to Los Angeles where she was noticed by Johnny Carson during a lunch break at the NBC commissary less than a week after arriving in town. He booked her on the "Tonight Show" marking the first of many appearances on the show. Suzanne Somers engaging wit and likable personality charmed the nation.

It was Suzanne Somers portrayal of the ditzy and lovable Chrissy on "Three's Company," that shifted her career into high gear back in 1977. To this day fans of the show approach Suzanne Somers and reach out to hug her because of their affection for Chrissy. As Suzanne Somers once noted, "Chrissy wasn't dumb. She just had a circuitous route to logic."

In her five years with "Three's Company," Suzanne Somers helped make it the highest rated series on television; and today the show remains enormously popular in syndication.

After departing "Three's Company," Suzanne Somers surprised many with her portrayal of a sexy but ruthless screen siren in the 1986 hit mini-series, "Hollywood Wives," revealing yet another facet of her acting skills. Suzanne Somers also hosted "The Late Show" regularly and starred in three top-rated, highly acclaimed TV specials.

Suzanne Somers was named Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year in 1986, in recognition of her putting the razzle-dazzle back on the Vegas stage. Suzanne Somers currently entertains regularly at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. As one reviewer noted, "She knocks your socks off with song, dance and is a great comedienne." Suzanne Somers remains one of the most popular and in-demand nightclub entertainers in the nation.

Suzanne Somers published a well-received volume of poems in 1973, Touch Me (Workman Publishing, New York) which is now in its third printing. In 1988, Suzanne Somers authored an autobiography, Keeping Secrets, that was on the New York Times Best Seller List for 21 weeks. It was the story about growing up as the child of an abusive alcoholic and the effect it had on Suzanne Somers' life although she, herself, did not drink.

In the early '70's, Suzanne Somers first met her husband-to-be, producer Alan Hamel. The two fell in love and have rarely been apart since.

Despite her current hectic schedule of TV production, nightclub appearances and lectures, Suzanne Somers is very much a family woman. Somers spends every free moment with her husband and three children. "My husband and I are best friends," Suzanne Somers says. "We get along with our kids. We all hang out in a pack." Both Suzanne Somers and Alan Hamel are gourmet cooks, and for fun the entire family enjoys frequent visits to the desert.

Suzanne Somers served as Executive Producer and star of an ABC Television motion picture based upon her autobiography, Keeping Secrets. She recently published her third book for G. P. Putnam's Sons, Wednesday's Children, and produced and starred in "Exclusive," a "thriller" for ABC-TV's 1992-'93 season. Suzanne Somers also starred with Patrick Duffy in a weekly comedy for ABC Television called "Step by Step." It was the story of blending families in the '90's, a lifestyle Suzanne Somers has personally lived for over 20 years.

Suzanne Somers just received the People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New Television Series.

Suzanne Somers, Meryl Streep and Matilda Krimm, founder of the American AIDS Institute, were honored by the National Mother's Day Committee in New York City as Mothers of the Year. This year she received the Humanitarian Award from the National Council on Alcoholism. Other recipients have been Nancy Reagan, Betty Ford and Lois Wilson, widow of Bill W.

In January, 1992, Dr. Louis Sullivan, Secretary of Health and Human Services invited Suzanne Somers to come to Washington to receive the Distinguished Achievement in Public Service Award.

Suzanne Somers has served two terms as National Honorary Chairperson of NACoA, the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and is commemorating four years since she founded the Suzanne Somers Institute For the Effects of Addictions on Families.