Trivia

Claims that her love life interfered with and ultimately affected her career progress in the '70s.

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.

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 1967, she received Western Heritage Awards for 'The Appaloosa'.

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.

Born in Dawson, Texas, to Rufus Franklin Comer, Jr. (1914-92) and Nola Dell "Sue" (nee Perkins) .

Born at 12:45am-CDT.