Despite a long career on Broadway, she is best known for playing "Dr. Nell Beaulac" on the former TV soap opera "Ryan's Hope" (1975).
Mother of actor Matthew Powers.
Naturalized U.S. citizen.
Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London and acted in Canada before moving to New York in the spring of 1956.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1957 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Dramatic) for her performance as Cordelia Biddle in "The Happiest Millionaire."