Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she began her career in radio, captivating audiences with her distinctive voice. Transitioning to film, she gained acclaim as the voice of the iconic villain Cruella de Vil in Disney's "101 Dalmatians" (1961). Her unique vocal talent also graced other projects, including "Cinderella" (1950) as the narrator. With a career spanning various media, she left a lasting legacy in voice acting before retiring in Los Angeles, where she passed away in 1999.