- African-American actress of the early 60s New York contemporary stage who became a smart, prominent fixture on 70s TV although stardom eluded her.
- Received a Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the City of New York's Hunter College in 1955.
- A one-time contract player for Universal Studios.
- Daughter is actress Samantha MacLachlan
- Later served as grant committee chairman for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Won a Los Angeles-area Emmy for her performance in KCET's "Voices of Our People: In Celebration of Black Poetry in 1981.
- Worked as an executive secretary in New York before turning to acting.
- Performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis.
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