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Susan Walters

Susan Walters

Actor, also director · Born September 28, 1963 (63) · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 28, 1963 (63)
From
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Works as
Actor, also director
Titles
52 on MovieCove · 74 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 40% in 30 days

What are Susan Walters' films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
31%
Self
24%
Morality
23%
Survival
10%
Society
6%
Power
5%
Ideas
2%
Friendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 15 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 9 · Charged 5 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 9 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 11 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 8 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 8
Mentor
2 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Shapeshifter
1 of 8
Hero
1 of 8
Shadow
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Warm
6
Hopeful
5
Joyful
5
Contemplative
5
Other
19

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet9
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Susan Walters' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 39 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Susan Walters' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

74 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page.

  • Crazy Neighborhood Moms(2022)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Wedding Arrangement(2022)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Minx(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Elayne

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Aftermath(2021)

    as Farrah

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Honesty Weekend(2020)

    as Naomi Goodson

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Sins and Seduction(2018)

    as Nancy Cumberland

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Good Trouble(2019)

    Show 5 episodes · as Diane Hunter

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • The Rookie(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Sloan

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Murdered at 17(2018)

    as Carley Emerson

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Virginia Minnesota(2018)

    as Suzette

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • A Wedding Wonderland(2017)

    as Deidre Reynolds

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Kill the Messenger(2014)

    as Los Angeles Times Editor

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Flash(2014)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dr. Carla Tannhauser

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • How to Get Away with Murder(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Sharon Tidwell

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Star-Crossed(2014)

    Show 4 episodes · as Maia · as Maia (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • The Fosters(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · as Diane Hunter

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Perception(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Anne Wallace

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Teen Wolf(2011)

    Show 24 episodes · as Natalie Martin

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Ice Brigade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son(2011)

    as Mall Mother

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Blood Done Sign My Name(2010)

    as Martha Tyson

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Slow Moe(2010)

    as Beth Moebly

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Vampire Diaries(2009)

    Show 33 episodes · as Carol Lockwood

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Drop Dead Diva(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Vicki Wellner

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Army Wives(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Annette

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Framed for Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Claire

  • Point Pleasant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 13 episodes · as Meg Kramer

  • Combustion(2004)

    as Allison Saunders

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Summerland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Carol McFarlane

  • Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Jane Robinson

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcy Brooks

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • One Tree Hill(2003)

    Show 3 episodes · as Principal Rimkus

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Carnivàle(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Becca Donovan

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Jenny Darcy

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Mary Kinnan

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Gale Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Susan Billings

  • Crossing Jordan(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Gail Horton

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Jumping Ship(2001)

    as Jules Biggs

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Merrit

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The War Next Door (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Horse Sense(1999)

    as Jules Biggs

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Family Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tina

  • Where the Truth Lies(1999)

    as Penny Morgan

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Kerry King

  • I Married a Monster(1998)

    as Kelly Victoria Drummond

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Two Came Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Allie

  • 'Til There Was You(1997)

    as Robin

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • The Big Easy(1996)

    Show 35 episodes · as Anne Osborne

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Rachel Smithfield

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Laura Sterling

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Texas Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Karen

  • Two Guys Talkin' About Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Cindy One

  • XXX's & OOO's(1994)

    as Reed Barrett

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Counterfeit Contessa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Palmer Hewitt

  • Melrose Place(1992)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Galaxies Are Colliding(1992)

    as Beth

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Defending Your Life(1991)

    as Daniel's Wife

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing(1990)

    as Julie Tobias

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Grand Slam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Ann

  • Hardball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dolores

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Nightingales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 13 episodes · as Bridget Loring

  • Dear John (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 44 episodes · as Mary Beth Sutton

  • Nightingales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Bridget

  • Elvis and Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Priscilla Beaulieu Presley

  • Elvis and Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 2 episodes · as Priscilla Beaulieu Presley

  • Russkies(1987)

    as Diane

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Melanie Kerns

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Lee Gillrich

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Who's the Boss?(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Kitty

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 17 episodes · as Ryan Thomas

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Facts of Life(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • The Young and the Restless(1973)

    Show 97 episodes · as Diane Jenkins · as Taylor Jensen

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 73 titles from 1973 to 2022; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

Russkies (1987)

$2.2M worldwide

Highest rated

Horse Sense (1999)

Midcredits 51st

Most popular right now

The Big Easy (1996)

Film career

19732022

Peak 2000 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting71 of 73: 71 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdDirecting2 of 73: 2 only directing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s13 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s18 · acting2010s16 · acting2020s5 · 3 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Susan Walters' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 27th percentile, the median of all 23; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 29th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 52 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th15
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

20 of their 52 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser20
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

The Young and the Restless (1973)

92nd percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Teen Wolf (2011)

Midcredits 85th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 29. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Susan Walters work with?

People who share at least 2 of Susan Walters' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Linden Ashby shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers