Character actress Leora Dana was born on April 1, 1923. She got a late start in acting, at age 33, with _Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot which was released after she died on December 13, 1983.
Was called "The poor mans Helen Hayes."
Won Broadways 1973 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress for "The Last of Mrs. Lincoln." Was nominated in the same category in 1960 for "The Best Man."
Second wife of Kurt Kasznar.