Started in unbilled bit parts but moved eventually into second leads and almost always cast as provocative dames with evil intentions.
Selected in 1946 by the International Mathematics Society as "the girl with the most beautiful figure".
Retired from films after a second marriage.
Her first husband, Donald Anthony Shay, was an actor and ex-marine. They married in Beverly Hills. He was 24; she was 22. They honeymooned in Palm Springs.
Children with Russ Vincent: daughter Dorena Marla born August 18, 1954; daughter Gina L. born April 6, 1956; daughter Darla R. born April 30, 1960 (all born in Los Angeles).
Attended Hollywood High School, majoring in algebra and English.