On This Day: February 20, 1980 - Actress Susan Dey Married Bernard Sofronski

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On This Day: February 20, 1980 - Actress Susan Dey Married Bernard Sofronski
On February 20, 1980, actress Susan Dey married Bernard Sofronski, a television producer, marking the beginning of a long-lasting partnership. Best known for her roles as Laurie Partridge on The Partridge Family and Grace Van Owen on LA Law, Dey was one of the most recognized TV actresses of the 70s and 80s.

By the time of her marriage, Dey had already made a name for herself in television, but her role in LA Law would later bring her critical acclaim, earning her a Golden Globe Award and multiple Emmy nominations. Sofronski, a respected producer, worked behind the scenes in television, contributing to various productions.

Unlike many Hollywood marriages, their union has stood the test of time, with the couple remaining together for over four decades.

Fun fact: Susan Dey was originally offered the role of Sandy in Grease, but she turned it down, leading to Olivia Newton-John landing the iconic part.

Trivia question: What legal drama earned Susan Dey a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress?

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