Besides the latter film, which is considered the highest visibility role in her career, Reynolds became known for the Tammy series of films, as well as The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
Born Mary Frances Reynolds in 1932, “Debbie” was a stage name she adopted after signing with Warner Bros, sometime around 1948.
Though younger audiences would know her primarily from her extensive work in more recent years.
Originally from Texas, Reynolds moved with her family to Burbank, California when she was only 7 years old, putting her within striking distance of the industry she would make her fortune in.