An American actress, born in Brooklyn, New York. Her father was a firefighter, and her mother was a professional ice skater. She began her acting career at the age of four. She appeared in several films and television programs, including the comedy film Two Gals and a Guy (1951), the comedy film Here Comes the Groom (1951), the drama film The Bad Seed (1956), and the romantic film All Mine to Give (1957).