Loretta Swit

A career under the Hollywood spotlight had always been the dream for Loretta Swit. During her younger years, Loretta studied drama with Gene Frankel and even considered him her acting coach. She began her stint on Broadway, performing for productions like Any Wednesday, The Odd Couple, and Same Time, Next Year. Along the way, the actress also found her place on the big and small screens.

After landing a few guest roles on TV shows, Loretta gained widespread recognition for her acting credit in the comedy-drama MASH. Besides receiving two Emmy Awards throughout her stint on the show, the actress also developed a strong relationship with her fellow co-stars, including Harry Morgan and Alan Alda. Outside the entertainment industry, Swit recently became an advocate for animal rights. In line with her efforts, the actress has been selling her book, Switheart, a compilation of portraits she made of animals using watercolor.