I also was curious about that actress.I thought she was rather GORGEOUS,and wondered what else she had been in.You're right,that the web info about her is screwed up.The date of her birth would mean she was about 12.Which,of course, is ridiculous. I still couldn't find her true age,but,that IS Susan Jacoby (the actress,not the author, obviously. ...lol.Good luck finding out more about her.If I learn anything, I'll post it. Columbo is the BEST!You may know, but I read that Peter Falk chose the coat himself. The car,as well. He saw it on the studio lot and said it was the perfect car for Columbo.I doubt he knew JUST how iconic the whole package would be.Take care.