Noted thespian, whose educational pursuits took her to the esteemed University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA),made her Broadway debut in the year 1943, marking the beginning of a illustrious stage career.
Throughout her early years as a primarily stage-based actress, she made the pivotal decision to relocate to Britain in 1944, where she had the opportunity to hone her craft at the renowned Old Vic and subsequently with the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company.
After a decade and a half of honing her talents in the British theatre scene, she returned to the United States in 1975, resuming her stage work on Broadway, while also occasionally venturing into the world of filmmaking.
Throughout her illustrious career, she has been recognized with an impressive three Tony Awards for her outstanding contributions to the world of stage acting.