An American film actress, she gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s. Trained at the prestigious Bishop Lee Dramatic School, she moved to Hollywood, securing her breakthrough in the noir classic "The Window" (1949). Her versatile talent was showcased in "Strangers on a Train" (1951), directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Known for her elegance and intensity, she navigated both film and television with ease. Her career spanned several decades, earning her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.