Background
She was born Doralyn Emma Cartwright in McAlester, Oklahoma, the daughter of United States. Congressman Wilburn Cartwright and his wife Carrie (née Staggs).
She was born Doralyn Emma Cartwright in McAlester, Oklahoma, the daughter of United States. Congressman Wilburn Cartwright and his wife Carrie (née Staggs).
Her younger sister, Wilburta (b 1928-d2012), was an artist. She was also related to former Oklahoma Legislator Buck Cartwright and former Oklahoma Attorney General January-Eric Cartwright. Her acting career spanned from 1957 to 1992 and included smaller roles in largely forgettable films such as Black Patch (1957), The Cry Baby Killer (1958), The Wasp Woman (1959), All the Loving Couples (1969), Son of Hitler (1978) and Lovelines (1984).
She was also involved with the Group Repertory Theatre in Burbank, California.
She died from complications of dementia on 2 January 2004, aged 76, after having suffered a fall in which she fractured her hip. Her interment was located in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.