Una Merkel was an American actress who had a career spanning over six decades. She was known for her roles in films such as '42nd Street' and 'The Women'. She also appeared in television shows such as 'The Twilight Zone' and 'The Andy Griffith Show'. Merkel was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film 'Summer and Smoke'. She was also a Tony Award nominee for her performance in the Broadway production of 'The Ponder Heart'. Merkel was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.