Maxine Stuart is a retired American actress. She has appeared in numerous television series, including Chicago Hope

Chicago Hope

Chicago Hope is an American medical drama series created by David E. Kelley that ran from September 18, 1994, to May 5, 2000. It takes place in a fictional private charity hospital.-Premise:The show stars Mandy Patinkin as Dr...

, NYPD Blue

NYPD Blue

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and Trapper John, M.D.

Trapper John, M.D.

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Of note is her role as the woman wrapped in bandages in the classic Twilight Zone

Twilight zone

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episode "The Eye of the Beholder

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Early years

Maxine Stuart was born Maxine Schlivek on June 28, 1918 to Max Schlivek, an attorney, and his wife, Helen. Her family soon moved to Lawrence, New York

Lawrence, New York

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 on Long Island

Long Island

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, where she attended local schools.