Actress. Born Allen Sessions in Washington D.C., she began her career on the New York stage and appeared regularly on Bob Hope’s radio show before relocating to Hollywood in 1940. She made her film debut in “Little Nellie Kelly” (1944) and appeared in many character roles until her retirement in 1971. Her credits included “The Heats On” (1943), “Monsieur Verdoux” (1947), “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955), “Paradise Alley” (1961), “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) and “Willard” (1971). She died in in Los Angeles, California. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)