Born on December 3, 1955, in Edmonton, Canada, she is a former actress known for her role as Dale Arden in the 1980 film "Flash Gordon." Before acting, she worked as a journalist and social worker. Her television career includes appearances in series like "Battlestar Galactica," "The Fall Guy," and "Dallas." After retiring from acting in the mid-1990s, she pursued a career as a licensed social worker and public speaker, focusing on addiction and family counseling.