German/American actress, born in Germany, on September 7, 1940, as Thordis I. Brandt. She got married to Brent S. Yaconelli in 1979 and had one child. She is known for I Spy (1967), In Like Flint (1967), and The Green Hornet (1966). She was born to Norwegian and German parents and grew up in Canada. She finished a university degree in nursing and worked in special service. One of her clients was the actress Patricia Neal, who introduced her to actors and actresses. She became known as the actors' nurse while practicing acting and dancing. She provided small roles most of her career as a silent extra. After retiring, she continued nursing in Beverly Hills as a private nurse.