Susan Dey is a retired American actress, best known for her roles as Laurie Partridge on the 1970s sitcom The Partridge Family and as Grace Van Owen on the legal drama L.A. Law. Born on December 10, 1952, in Pekin, Illinois, she began her career as a model before transitioning to acting. Her portrayal of Grace Van Owen earned her a Golden Globe Award in 1988 and multiple Emmy nominations. After a successful career spanning decades, she stepped away from the spotlight in the early 2000s. Dey has also been involved in advocacy work, including serving on the board of the Rape Treatment Center at UCLA Medical Center.