An Austrian-born actress, she fled the Nazi regime and built a successful career in the United States. With an engineering degree, she initially worked as an architect before pursuing acting. She gained recognition on Broadway and in film, earning an Academy Award nomination for "Lilies of the Field" (1963). Her career spanned several decades, marked by roles in both theater and television. She was celebrated for her dignified and versatile performances, leaving a lasting legacy in the arts.