An American television actress who made a name for herself in the 1960s through a series of memorable television appearances, she is perhaps best known for her role in the classic film The Trouble with Angels. Her performance in that movie was so well-received that she later reprised the role in its sequel, Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows.

Long before she became a familiar face on the screen, she began her acting journey with a guest appearance on the popular soap opera As the World Turns back in 1956. Her early start was just the beginning of a promising career that would span decades.

She was raised in a close-knit family in Emporia, Virginia, where she spent her formative years alongside her brother, John. Growing up in a small town helped shape her values and grounded her throughout her time in the spotlight.