Born and raised in Galveston, Texas

Began acting in high school and local theaters in her hometown

First performance in a play, "Stage Door"

Intial professional stage work with Houston Playhouse and Margo Jones Theatre in Dallas

Moved to Northeast and joined several repertory companies including APA Theater, Trinity Rep, Hartford Stage and Phoenix Rep

Opened summer stock theater in the Catskills in the 1950s

Taught acting at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Brown University and Carnegie-Mellon University

Feature debut, "Believe in Me"

TV debut in anthology series pilot, "ABC's Matinee Today"

Debut in a TV-movie, "Locusts"

Starring role in a TV-movie, "Wanted: The Sundance Woman"

Debut as star of TV sitcom, "Soap"

Debut in a miniseries, "Pearl"

Formed production company with husband, Taur-Can, Inc.

Leading role in British made feature, "Time Bandits"

Accepted into AFI's Directing Workshop for Women

Debut as director, "The Bankrupt" (date approximate)

Regular role on a TV series, "Who's The Boss?"

Debut as TV sitcom director, "Who's The Boss?"

First feature in a starring role, "Lady in White"

Joined cast of ABC sitcom "Coach" in a recurring role