Curiosidades

Holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive appearances by a leading actress in an hour-long prime-time dramatic series, for her 344 appearances on Knots Landing (1979).

In 1996, she became the first woman to produce, direct, write, and star in a motion picture made for television, O Fim da Inocência (1996), which won the Christopher Award.

Had a clause in her Knots Landing (1979) contract that her character would never be a grandmother.

Was a dancer and a singer before becoming an actress.

Met her first husband James Farentino after she starred in a 1961 Broadway musical, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" at a theatre on W. 46th Street, and he was simultaneously appearing in the drama "The Night of the Iguana" by Tennessee Williams at a theatre just one block away on W. 45th Street.

Graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, California, (1960).

Daughter of makeup artist Jack Dusick.

Lee is actually her middle name.

Often mistakenly believed by fans as being martial artist Bruce Lee's daughter when the two aren't related.

Born at 1:25 PM (PWT).