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• Started her professional acting career in 1974.
• At the start of her career, learned to type to work in offices while also auditioning in New York.
• In 2008, was awarded the School of Theatre Distinguished Alumni Award by the Boston University College of Fine Arts.
• Has played a teacher in multiple projects, including Lean on Me (1989), If Looks Could Kill (1991), Curb Your Enthusiasm and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
• In 2016, was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her work in the film H. (2014).