Curiosidades

Married to actor Carl Lumbly, the couple has a son, Brandon, born in 1988. She and Lumbly, who was a regular on Cagney & Lacey (1981), played husband and wife on the show in which she had a recurring role.

Was considered for the lead role in Cleópatra Jones (1973).

Was studying at San Francisco State University when she became involved in local acting groups.

Attended Polytechnic High School in San Francisco, CA, graduating in the class of 1962.

Is often confused with another actress, Lonette McKee, both of them having similar sounding first and last names and both being light-complected African American women.

Was in a live-in relationship with Max Julien, during the early-to-mid 1970s.

Often played a character who died.