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When she was a small kid, her family relocated to Boulder, Colorado. The change of scenery was beneficial to her later in her career.

Van Ark was always sure that she wanted to work as an actor. She said she knew she was destined for show business when the high school football team quarterback declined to invite her to prom. Although they had no experience in the film industry, her parents encouraged her goals and assisted her along the way. Van Ark has had a distinguished career spanning more than 50 years, appearing in film and television.