About
American actress who became a teen idol for her roles in Imitation of Life and Gidget. Her other credits include A Stranger in My Arms, A Summer Place, and Tammy Tell Me True.
Before Fame
She became a professional model at age four. She debuted in 1957's The Snow Queen.
Trivia
She became known for playing wholesome and innocent girls.
Family Life
She was married to singer Bobby Darin from 1960 to 1967. The couple had one son, Dodd, in 1961.
Associated With
She starred in A Summer Place, which featured music written by Max Steiner.
