- Claims that her love life interfered with and ultimately affected her career progress in the '70s.
- As a teenager she involved herself with basketball, cheerleading and beauty contests.
- Studied acting for two years at the Pasadena Playhouse prior to embarking on an acting career.
- Attended Baylor University in Waco, TX, for a short period before moving to California at age 18.
- In February of 2012 she appeared as a guest at the Egyptian theater in Hollywood, CA, to answer questions after the showing of her film The Loved One (1965).
- Daughter of Rufus Franklin Comer Jr. and Nola Dell Comer née Perkins.
- Twice spurned major career opportunities. She turned down the lead in Barefoot in the Park, which launched Jane Fonda's career. She also passed on co-starring with warren Beatty in Bonnie and Clyde, which did the same for Faye Dunaway.
- Born in Dawson, Texas, to Rufus Franklin Comer, Jr. (1914-92) and Nola Dell "Sue" (nee Perkins) .
- Born at 12:45am-CDT.
- In 1967, she received Western Heritage Awards for 'The Appaloosa'.
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