Veda Ann Borg was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and began her career as a model in New York City in 1936. That same year, she was discovered by Paramount Pictures and was given a short-lived contract, making her film debut in the movie "Three Cheers for Love". Despite this promising start, Borg soon found herself better suited for Warner Brothers, where she appeared in at least 15 roles, some of which were small but memorable, between 1937 and 1938.
However, Borg's career was cut short when she was involved in a severe auto accident in 1939, which required full facial reconstruction through plastic surgery. This setback forced her to freelance for a number of years, often appearing in low-budget films for studios like Monogram. Despite this, Borg continued to play the same type of roles that had become her hallmark, namely the brassy, man-hungry, lower-class sexpot.
Although Borg's talent was undeniable, she was rarely given leading roles, and her most notable performances were often in supporting parts. One of her most memorable roles was in the 1937 film "Kid Galahad", where she delivered a sassy once-over to co-star Wayne Morris. She also appeared in a number of other notable films, including "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer" (1947),where she sang a memorable rendition of "modern songs".
In her later years, Borg appeared in a wide range of roles, from a zombie to Blind Nell, a memorable character in the 1960 film "The Alamo". Borg was married twice, first to a man whose name is not publicly known, and then to director Andrew V. McLaglen, with whom she had three children: Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, and Andrew Victor McLaglen II. Borg died of cancer in Hollywood at the age of 58, after appearing in over 100 films throughout her career.
