Recipient of the 1998 Dramalogue Award for "Best Actress in a Lead" in Lynn Mamet's play "The Walking Wounded".
Lifetime member of The Actors Studio.
Graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Is a graduate of the Sanford Meisner technique taught by Martin Barter. After having completed the 2 year intensive program she was asked to join the newly forming Sanford Meisner Center and became a founding member.
Is known for playing the role of Dean's mom, May Forester, on Gilmore Girls.
