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Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld is an American retired actress born Susan Ker Weld on August 27, 1943, in New York City.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tuesday Weld is an American retired actress born Susan Ker Weld on August 27, 1943, in New York City. She began acting as a child and became widely known for playing Thalia Menninger on the television series *The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis*. Her later film work included *Play It as It Lays*, *Looking for Mr. Goodbar*, and *Once Upon a Time in America*.

Early life and name change

Tuesday Weld was born Susan Ker Weld in New York City in 1943. She later legally changed her name to Tuesday Weld in 1959.

Early career and television breakthrough

Weld began acting as a child in the mid-1950s, including early film roles. Her breakthrough came with the television series *The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis*, where she played Thalia Menninger.

Film career

Weld developed a reputation for dramatic film roles from the 1960s through the 1980s. Notable credits often cited include *Lord Love a Duck*, *Play It as It Lays*, *Looking for Mr. Goodbar*, and *Once Upon a Time in America*.

Awards and recognition

Weld received a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960. She also received major award nominations later in her career, including for film and television work.

Later life and retirement

Weld's final screen appearances came in 2001, after which she retired from acting. Public reporting describes her as living privately away from the spotlight in later years.

Key facts

  • Born Susan Ker Weld, later changed name to Tuesday Weld.
  • Began acting in 1956 with child and teen roles.
  • Became widely known for playing Thalia Menninger on *The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis*.
  • Won Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960.
  • Retired from acting after final screen appearances in 2001.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tuesday Weld?
Tuesday Weld is an American retired actress best known for *The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis* and later dramatic film roles.
What was Tuesday Weld's birth name?
Her birth name was Susan Ker Weld.
When was Tuesday Weld born?
She was born on August 27, 1943.
What role made Tuesday Weld famous?
She became widely known for playing Thalia Menninger on *The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis*.
Did Tuesday Weld win any major awards?
She won the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960.
When did Tuesday Weld retire from acting?
Her last known screen appearances were in 2001, after which she retired from acting.

References

  1. Remind Magazinehttps://www.remindmagazine.com/article/34609/tuesday-weld-whatever-happened-to/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, name change, early career, Dobie Gillis breakthrough, later life, and retirement.
  2. TV Insiderhttps://www.tvinsider.com/people/tuesday-weld/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, acting career details, and later filmography.
  3. Simple English Wikipediahttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuesday_Weld
    Supports: Basic identity, birth name, birthplace, and status as an American movie and television actress.
  4. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuesday_Weld
    Supports: General career overview and Golden Globe award.