Rolly married writer Alfred Bester on September 16, 1936; their marriage survived for 48 years until she died of cancer in 1984. After a short acting career, Rolly became an advertising executive.
In the radio series, "The Adventures of Superman" (1940-1951), Rolly Bester became the first voice of Lois Lane. Her gig lasted two episodes: "The Atomic Beam Machine," and halfway into "The North Star Mining Company.".