Grew up in Chicago, Illinois

Began her career in the theater, appearing in the musical "Shenandoah", "Fishing", "Salome" and "Lenny" (in which she played 30 different roles), among other stage productions

Feature debut in Frank Perry's "Man on a Swing"

Earned an Oscar nomination (Supporting Actress) as Jane Fonda's fellow hospital worker keeping an eye on her brother (Robert Carradine) in Hal Ashby's "Coming Home"

Portrayed Martha Anne Sickenger in "The Oldest Living Graduate", an NBC special starring Henry Fonda; broadcast live from the Meadows School of the Arts of Southern Methodist University

Starred in the title role of "Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris" (CBS)

Appeared in "Take This Job and Shove It" and "Endless Love"

Played Rosemary's sister Betty in "Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story" (CBS)

Portrayed Steve Railsbeck's wife in "The Golden Seal"

Acted in acclaimed NBC movie "The Burning Bed", starring Farrah Fawcett

Played Pauline Fleming in Michael Lehmann's black comedy "Heathers"

Had supporting role as Eileen in "Cold Justice" (a straight-to-video release in the US), starring Roger Daltry

Portrayed Adele Anderson in John McNaughton's "Normal Life" (HBO)