- 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.
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