Studied theatre with Raikin Ben-Ari. Agents saw her on stage and signed her up.
Her movie and TV career lasted only five years.
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.
Her first film was a Mexican film entitled Pacheco, a 1956 non-union film.
Ingnue of several late 50s youth-oriented flicks, several now deemed cult films. Later moved to 60s TV before retiring and moving into real estate.
Was approached but turned down an offer to do a Playboy centerfold.
Grew up in Brooklyn the daughter of Abraham and Rose Kurtz. Has two siblings, Shirley and Jack.
Briefly attended the Childrens Professional School in Manhattan.
Once worked for producer Charles Martin who made the film Death of a Scoundrel .
Was first a secretary at MGM in their law department before moving to films.
I never made a lot of money. If I had stayed in the industry and went on,to bigger roles, the pay would have gotten much better.
I could never watch myself on-screen. I think most actors feel that way.
I was a hot rod driver. I was a fast driver in real life. I drove like a,nut. someone once told me that I drove like a parking lot attendant. .
