Biography

Savannah Smith Boucher (born October 28, 1943), known professionally as Savannah Smith before 1985, is an American actress originally from Springhill, Louisiana. Her younger sister, Sherry Boucher, is a former actress who was the third wife of actor George Peppard. Boucher is descended from a line of Louisiana Democratic politicians. Her mayor father’s first cousin, Drayton Boucher, was a member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature, having served from 1936 to 1952. Her maternal uncle, John D. Herrington, also served as Springhill mayor — from 1978–86, and again from 1995-2006. Another sister of Sherry's and Savannah's, Jessica Boucher, was a session musician in the 1980s, most famous for being a duet partner of Merrill Osmond.