Biography

McKinsey's character, Iris Cory Carrington Delaney Bancroft, on Un autre monde (1964) proved so popular that she was made the star of the soap's spin-off series, Texas (1980). McKinsey remains the last star on daytime television to be given star billing in a soap opera. It includes her face & the words "Starring Beverlee McKinsey".

Her professional career began in the New York theater. She understudied the leading role of newlywed Corie in the original Broadway production of "Barefoot in the Park" and was given the opportunity to perform the role opposite Robert Redford several times. She also co-starred as Honey in the London production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" starring Uta Hagen and Arthur Hill.

She lived in Southern California near her son, Scott McKinsey, his second wife Nancy Bates, spending time with her grandchild.

Was nominated four times for a Daytime Emmy but never won for her role as Iris Carrington (1970-1979) on Un autre monde (1964).

Moved to Hollywood in the late 1960s appearing on prime time television and in minor film roles before securing attention as a villainess in daytime drama.