Annette O'Toole is an American actress, dancer, and singer-songwriter. She was born in Houston, Texas, and began her acting career at a young age. She gained significant recognition for her role as Lisa Bridges in the television series 'Nash Bridges'. One of her most iconic roles is playing Lana Lang in the 1983 film 'Superman III'. She later portrayed Martha Kent in the long-running television series 'Smallville'. O'Toole has also appeared in the television adaptation of Stephen King's 'It' as Beverly Marsh. Beyond acting, she is a talented songwriter who received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for 'A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow'. She has been married to actor Michael McKean since 1999. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated versatility across film, television, and theater. She continues to be a respected figure in the entertainment industry with a career spanning several decades.