American stage, motion picture, and television actress of the 1920s thru 1990s. She appeared in many top films, such as “Home Alone” (1990), and several classic TV series. She is remembered by the modern television audience for her role as ‘Mrs. Philbert’ on the 1980s series “Dear John.” Married to songwriter Edwin Sellen. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  George Alford Stowell (1872 – 1951)  Clara Ezilla Allred Stowell (1882 – 1914)  Spouse:  Edwin Percival Sellen (1896 – 1966)  Sibling:  William G. John (1902 – 1964)**  Billie Bird (1908 – 2002) *Calculated relationship**Half-sibling