An American actress born on March 13, 1956, in New York City, she gained prominence in the late 1980s with her Emmy-winning role as Colleen McMurphy on the TV series "China Beach." Educated at Wesleyan University, she has appeared in films like "Tombstone" and "Exit to Eden," and voiced Lois Lane in "Superman: The Animated Series." Known for her work on "Desperate Housewives" and "Body of Proof," she continues to be a respected figure in both television and film.