She begin her career as television actress and made her debut with The Johnny Carson Show that aired in 1956, later appeared in Perry Mason, December Bride, Father Knows Best, How to Marry a Millionaire and I Dream Of Jennie.
She took part in many projects such as Long Island Medium, Shimmer and Shine and others.
Barbara made her debut in Hollywood movies in 1956 with the small role of a college girl in Back from Eternity.