Born on July 14, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she gained fame in the 1950s. Her breakout role was as Betty Schaefer in "Sunset Boulevard" (1950), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Known for her girl-next-door charm, she appeared in films like "Union Station" (1950) and "The Absent-Minded Professor" (1961). She often worked with Disney and co-starred with Fred MacMurray. Her career also included television and stage roles. She retired from acting in the late 1980s.