She had a sister, Marian, and two brothers, Robert and Edward Jr.[2] As well as films, Craig appeared in numerous plays, and on television she had frequent appearances in The Waltons, Kojak and The Bionic Woman.

[4] Her Broadway credits include Russet Mantle (1936), Soliloquy (1938), The Unconquered (1940), Johnny Belinda (1940), As You Like It (1941), Lute Song (1946), Land's End (1946), The House of Bernarda Alba (1951), Diamond Orchid (1965), and More Stately Mansions (1967).

[5] Her work in Johnny Belinda required her to learn sign language, which she used throughout the play as she portrayed the deaf title character.

Preparation for the role included four weeks' study with a teacher who read the script and taught Craig the appropriate signs.

[9] Craig died of cardiac arrest on July 20, 1986, in New York City, aged 74.