Was selected by Screen Gems to play the role of "Sister Bertrille" in The Flying Nun (1967) pilot, after Patty Duke and Sally Field declined the role. Shooting had already begun when Field changed her mind and accepted the role. The following year, she was again "bumped" by Field when her man (who was not in the industry) left her to marry Sally.
With her sister, Cynnie Troup, published her mother's autobiography, "Once I Was a Debutante", in 2012.
Was originally cast for the role of "Susie Jones" in The First Nudie Musical (1976), but dropped out over concerns about nudity and a song performed by the character. Was replaced by Leslie Ackerman.
Graduate of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); studied English and Elementary Education.