Born on October 3, 1954, in London, she is a British actress renowned for her roles in Italian horror cinema. Initially trained as a ballerina, she transitioned to acting after an injury. She gained fame through collaborations with director Lucio Fulci, starring in cult classics like "City of the Living Dead" (1980), "The Beyond" (1981), and "The House by the Cemetery" (1981). Her performances in these films cemented her status as a beloved figure in horror film history.