Actress. She was best known to both film and television viewers for her numerous roles on both the "big" and "small" screens during a five-decade career. She attended several schools, where she studied art and graduated in 1953. Her acting debut came in 1955 on the television series "On Camera." She went on to appear in such television series as "Encounter," "Festival," "It Takes a Thief," "The Bold Ones: The Senator," "Mission: Impossible," "The New Perry Mason," "Executive Suite," "Texas," and "Days of Our Lives." In 1957, she made her "big screen" debut in the film "Lucky Jim." Her later film credits included such titles as "Point Blank" (1967), "Don't Let the Angels Fall" (1969), and "Happy Birthday to Me." (1981). She also appeared on the theatrical stage. In the mid-1990s, she retired from acting.
Actress. She was best known to both film and television viewers for her numerous roles on both the "big" and "small" screens during a five-decade career. She attended several schools, where she studied art and graduated in 1953. Her acting debut came in 1955 on the television series "On Camera." She went on to appear in such television series as "Encounter," "Festival," "It Takes a Thief," "The Bold Ones: The Senator," "Mission: Impossible," "The New Perry Mason," "Executive Suite," "Texas," and "Days of Our Lives." In 1957, she made her "big screen" debut in the film "Lucky Jim." Her later film credits included such titles as "Point Blank" (1967), "Don't Let the Angels Fall" (1969), and "Happy Birthday to Me." (1981). She also appeared on the theatrical stage. In the mid-1990s, she retired from acting.
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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