She and her first husband, Everett Heyman, went into business together in at least three different companies and acting was a side line. She later developed properties in the Southern California area with her second husband, Earl Sherman.
Ingénue of several late 1950s youth-oriented flicks, several of which were deemed cult films. Later moved to 1960s TV before retiring and moving into real estate.
Was approached but turned down an offer to do a Playboy centerfold.
Her movie and TV career lasted only five years.
Was a secretary in MGM's law department before moving to films.
Studied theatre with Raikin Ben-Ari. Agents saw her on stage and signed her up.
Her first film was a Mexican film entitled Pacheco, a 1956 non-union film.
Grew up in Brooklyn the daughter of Abraham and Rose Kurtz. Has two siblings, Shirley and Jack.
Briefly attended the Children's Professional School in Manhattan.