Took vocal lessons as a child and sang professionally until the age of thirteen, as well as playing the organ. She first did secretarial work in Hollywood and only broke into movies after doing voice-over work on Disney's Song of the South (1946).
Famous old-time radio performer, especially for role of Sapphire
Stevens, wife of the "Kingfish" on "Amos N Andy" Show. She continued
the role on TV in The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951) Sitcom along with several other
actors from the radio show.
She claimed that she was able to get additional radio work due to her
ability to let loose with a blood-curdling scream.