Graduate of Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California where she was an accomplished diver.

Was a gymnast in high school.

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1977" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 29.

Her leading role in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) was previously intended for Natalie Wood, who had unrealized plans to both produce and star in that film.