Anecdotes

Mother, with Kirk Douglas, of sons Michael Douglas and Joel Douglas.

Began her career as a Powers agency model. At 20 years old, she appeared on the cover of Life magazine (May 3, 1943).

Was the youngest child of Colonel Thomas Melville Dill (23 Dec 1876 - 1945) and his wife Ruth Rapalje Neilson. Her father was the attorney general of Bermuda.

Upon her death, she was cremated, her ashes had been spread over Bermuda.

Grandmother of Cameron Douglas.

Her ancestry included English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Dutch, Belgian, and French.

Mother-in-law of Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Release of her book, "In the Wings: A Memoir". (1999)

Acting mentor and friend of Andrea Marcovicci.

Studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Her son Michael starred as one of the main voices in 'Green Eggs and Ham', which was partly inspired by 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles', a film she featured in.

Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1941.