Anecdotes

Aged around 90, Trueman collapsed on the set of Dirty Dancing (1987) and had to be rushed to a nearby hospital where she was treated for dehydration and released. She later completed filming.

Studied acting and dance at Manhattan's prestigious Neighbborhood Playhouse School of the Theater. Teachers included the legendary Sanford Meisner and Martha Graham.

Her husband, Harold Sterner, was an architect, and the son of noted painter Albert Sterner.

She has appeared in two films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Annie Hall (1977) and Éclair de lune (1987). Of those, Annie Hall (1977) is a winner in the category.

Appeared in three films along William Duell: Grace Quigley (1984), Mrs. Soffel: Révolte et passion (1984) and Le pouvoir de l'argent (1986).