Born on a farm near Neche, North Dakota, to Mr & Mrs Calvin Cook. At age 6, won a declamatory contest for kids. Graduated from Fargo High School in the 1940's and headed East to study acting. Joined a road company and was booked a show at the Fargo Theater, Fargo, ND. The show did well, as many came to see the local girl.
Married Arthur Storch in June of 1958.