Curiosidades

A founding member of the Screen Actor's Guild.

Known for her feminist views, she believed women's rights were best served by "more resonance, clear speech and a better vocabulary." She was not a fan during the early 1960s of Jacqueline Kennedy's trademark timid and whispery voice. She strove to instruct women to adopt a more assertive, confident tone when speaking.

Gave birth to her only child at age 37, a son named Joseph M. Uris, on October 25, 1943. Child's father is her now late husband, Michael Uris.

Had 2 younger sisters - Sylvia Triebitz (1911-1949) & Mildred Triebitz (1918-?).

Oldest of 3 daughters in family of Herman Triebitz (1877-1943) & Bertha Hert (1885-1967).