Marian Hailey

Marian Hailey-Moss (born February 1, 1941) is an American actress, author, and humanitarian. Born in Portland, Oregon, Hailey-Moss took a degree in drama at the University of Washington. She began her acting career in the early 1960s with performances in Shakespearean festivals. She moved to New York City a few years later where she was cast in a series of Broadway plays, avant-garde productions, and motion pictures. She played the critically acclaimed role of Brenda in the 1970 film Lovers and Other Strangers.Hailey-Moss was married to Sesame Street writer Jeff Moss from 1973 until 1985.