Spoiler : Born in Union Springs, Alabama 10/18/1911; died 1/12/1974 in Birmingham, Alabama. Married to the former director of Columbia University's School of Dramatic Arts, Doctor Milton Smith (?-?). Claire began her career on New Stage in 1929. Fashion and society commentator for Fox- Movietone Newsreels (1937-1949).

Spoiler : One of two actresses to play Betty Graham on Roses And Drums for the CBS and NBC Radio Networks (1932-1936). Sally Scott O'Neill on the Mutual, NBC and CBS Radio network soap, The O'Neills (1934-1943). Betty Lee Andrews on Stories Of The Black Chamber for NBC-Radio (1935). Virginia Lansing on the Mutual, NBC and CBS Radio Network soap, Backstage Wife (1935-1959). One of four actresses to play Nurse Judy Price on Dr. Christian for CBS-Radio (1937-1954). Ada Dexter on the NBC-Radio soap, Stella Dallas (1937-1955). Joyce Jordan on the CBS-Radio soap, Joyce Jordan, M.D. (1940). Edith Browning on the CBS-Radio soap, Bright Horizon (1941-1945). Jan on The Sheriff for the CBS and ABC Radio Networks (1944-1951). Regular performer on radio programs including Grand Central Station for NBC, CBS and ABC (1937-1954); The Chase for NBC (1952- 1953).