Loretta Long is an American actress, voice artist, singer, media personality, and educator. She played the character of Susan Robinson on Sesame Street from 1969 to 2016. Long is also a consultant and public speaker on issues of multiculturalism and education.
Long graduated from the University of Massachusetts on her days off from Sesame Street to complete a Ph.D., awarded in 1973.
Her main role on Sesame Street, until the character was phased out in 2016, was Susan, wife of Gordon Robinson.
At the beginning of the first season, her character was a housewife; afterward, her role expanded to that of being a nurse, as well as the mother of her adopted son Miles.
Long lent her voice to various other Muppet segments on Sesame Street, particularly during the early seasons. In the 8th episode of the first season (1969), she was the voice of the mother Muppet in the song “Five People in My Family.”
Loretta Long Net Worth
Loretta Long has an estimated net worth of $60 million. She accrued this wealth through her profession.