Raised in Rowayton, CT

Began acting while attending boarding school in Lowell, MA

Studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC for two years

Appeared in a production of "John Brown's Body" in summer theater at Cornell University

Off-Broadway debut, "The Empire Builders"

Moved to L.A. to work in film and TV

Feature debut, "Adam at 6 A.M."

TV-movie debut, "The Death of Me Yet"

Had first film lead, "Thumb Tripping"

Played Nora in the popular TV-movie "Sunshine"

TV series debut, reprised the role of Nora in the sitcom sequel "Sunshine"

Reprised the role of Nora in the TV-movie sequel "Sunshine Christmas"

TV miniseries debut, "Washington: Behind Closed Doors" (ABC)

Appeared opposite Perry King in "A Different Story"

Starred as Hester Prynne in PBS miniseries adaptation of "The Scarlet Letter"

Co-starred as Detective Chris Cagney in the first seven episodes of "Cagney and Lacey" (succeeded by Sharon Gless)

Played Charlie Boorman's mother in "The Emerald Forest"

Had recurring role of D.A. Deb Grant on "The Trials of Rosie O'Neill"

Guest starred in a two-part episode of "Quantum Leap"