Born in 1925 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she began her career as a model before transitioning to acting in the 1940s. She gained fame with her role in "The Big Sleep" (1946), where her performance as a seductive socialite was highly acclaimed. Her career spanned film and television, with appearances in notable productions through the late 1950s. She was married three times and had three children. Her life was marked by early success and personal challenges. She passed away in 1971.