Susan Kennedy

Susan Wendy Kennedy is a character in Neighbours who first appeared in Episode 2251 - 3 October 1994. She is the wife of Karl Kennedy and has had plenty of action in her life since she arrived in Ramsay Street. She was the second longest-running character (Karl having debuted nine episodes before). She was played by Jackie Woodburne.

Neighbours characters
Characters first seen in 1994.
Kennedy family.
15 more
Smith family.
Waitresses.
Teachers
Headmistresses.
Journalists
1956 births.
1978 marriages.
2005 marriages.
2007 marriages.
Residents of 28 Ramsay Street
Erinsborough High School Principals
Iconic characters
Characters played by multiple actors
Characters last seen in 2025
Neighbours: A New Chapter characters

Backstory[]

Susan Wendy Smith was born on 9th March 1956 to Mr Smith and Grace Smith. She was one of three children. While studying at university to become a teacher, she met and fell in love with Karl Kennedy, marrying him in 1978. They then went on to have three children: Malcolm, Libby and Billy.