Born on October 5, 1951, in Carrollton, Illinois, she is an acclaimed American actress best known for her role as Marion Ravenwood in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) and its sequel. She studied at the Actors Studio and began her career in theater before transitioning to film. Her debut was in "National Lampoon's Animal House" (1978). With a career spanning several decades, she has also appeared in films like "Starman" (1984) and "Scrooged" (1988). Beyond acting, she is a skilled textile artist and runs her own business.