"B" movie actress of the 1950s who didn't make it past campy rock-n-roll schlock and horror opuses. A frequent dramatic star of the "Perry Mason" (1957) series, she retired in 1970 to raise her daughter.
Aunt of Roxane Griffin.
Best known for her role of "Gwen Kirby" in 13 episodes of "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1957).
Has only one child, a daughter named Janell.
Has six grandchildren.
She graduated high school in June 1953
Was once up for the role of Anita in the film version of West Side Story (1961), which ultimately went to Rita Moreno, who won the Academy Award.