Raised in Pennsylvania and Brooklyn, NY

Worked in dinner theatre and TV commercials while raising three children

Had early film role in "Looking Up"

Had small role in "Once Upon a Time in America"

Early TV appearance on episode of "Night Court"

Had recurring role as Mrs. Costanza, George's mother, on the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld"

Played Shelley Long's receptionist on series "Good Advice" (CBS)