Born in New York City in 1922, she was an acclaimed American actress known for her work on stage, film, and television. She gained early fame with her Broadway performances, earning a Tony Award nomination for "Deep Are the Roots" and winning for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." In Hollywood, she starred in films like "I Remember Mama" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo." She achieved iconic status as Miss Ellie Ewing on the TV series "Dallas," earning several Emmy nominations. She passed away in 2005.