She was born October 22, 1942, back when the original Mickey Mouse Club was still new. She started life in Utica, New York, but soon moved to Los Angeles with her family at age four. Good thing too. That’s where they discovered her. This talented young actress may be the first Mouseketeer to break the mold going from innocent to sexy. Along with Frankie Avalon, she popularized the successful genre of Beach Party shows and movies.