She began as a radio and classical stage actress, performing in a range of roles including Shakespeare and Peter Pan.
[1] Initially aspiring to become a dress designer,[1] she spent her early years in the United Kingdom[6] before returning to Australia.
In the early 1960s, King began her television career with teleplays on the ABC, followed by a variety of serials and guest roles in several Crawford Productions series, including Hunter, The Sullivans and The Box.
Her other television credits include Power Without Glory, Chopper Squad, Out of Love and Good Morning, Mr. Doubleday.
[7] King was also a notable children's television presenter, serving as an early host on the ABC show Play School.