Movie and TV actress of the 1940s and 50s. After winning a local beauty contest, she won a trip to Hollywood where she met Cecil Coen, a publicist for UA whom would later be her first husband. Her second husband was William Reed. After some bit parts and a cover of Yank magazine in 1945, she won some parts in "A" list films, including "The Inspector General," costarring Danny Kaye, with whom she reportedly had a brief affair. Her most memorable role was the shortest in 1950. In "All About Eve," she played the scheming Phoebe, a wannabe actress and self proclaimed protégé of Eve Harrington, played by Anne Baxter. In Eve's bedroom, she dons her bejeweled gown, picks up a stage acting award Eve had just won, and in the very last scene of the movie, bows into a three way mirror. The image is breathtaking and critics and audiences were intrigued by the young actress. Sadly, she suffered from depression and insecurity, and as a result lost some valuable later roles. By 1958, she was out of show biz and moved back to Denver.
Movie and TV actress of the 1940s and 50s. After winning a local beauty contest, she won a trip to Hollywood where she met Cecil Coen, a publicist for UA whom would later be her first husband. Her second husband was William Reed. After some bit parts and a cover of Yank magazine in 1945, she won some parts in "A" list films, including "The Inspector General," costarring Danny Kaye, with whom she reportedly had a brief affair. Her most memorable role was the shortest in 1950. In "All About Eve," she played the scheming Phoebe, a wannabe actress and self proclaimed protégé of Eve Harrington, played by Anne Baxter. In Eve's bedroom, she dons her bejeweled gown, picks up a stage acting award Eve had just won, and in the very last scene of the movie, bows into a three way mirror. The image is breathtaking and critics and audiences were intrigued by the young actress. Sadly, she suffered from depression and insecurity, and as a result lost some valuable later roles. By 1958, she was out of show biz and moved back to Denver.
Bio by: Greg Smith
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