Doris Wishman, a pioneering figure in the realm of cinema, came into this world on June 1, 1912, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made a lasting impact as a director and producer, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry. Some of her most notable works include the intriguing and thought-provoking "Satan Was a Lady" (2001),the captivating and visually striking "Nude on the Moon" (1961),and the provocative and daring "Keyholes Are for Peeping" (1972). Outside of her professional endeavors, Wishman was married twice, first to the esteemed Louis Silverman and then to the respected Jack Abrahms. Her life came to a close on August 10, 2002, in Miami, Florida, USA.
Personal Details
BornJun 1, 1912 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
Louis Silverman
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )Jack Abrahms
( May 11, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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1974

Deadly Weapons as Audience at burlesque show (uncredited)
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1972

Keyholes Are for Peeping as Mrs. Bebble (voice) (uncredited)
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1965

The Sex Perils of Paulette as Receptionist (uncredited)
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1962

Blaze Starr Goes Nudist as Meg (uncredited)
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1961

Nude on the Moon as Lady in Parking Lot (uncredited)
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Diary of a Nudist as Lady Waving from Porch (uncredited)
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1960

Hideout in the Sun as Lady Exiting Bank (uncredited)
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2018
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2001
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2007

Each Time I Kill as Director, Writer
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2001

Satan Was a Lady as Director, Writer
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1983

A Night to Dismember as Director
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1978

Let Me Die a Woman as Director, Writer
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1975

The Immoral Three as Director
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1974

Deadly Weapons as Director
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Double Agent 73 as Director, Writer
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1972

Keyholes Are for Peeping as Director, Story
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1971

Love Toy as Director
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The Amazing Transplant as Director, Screenplay
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1969

Passion Fever as Director
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1968

Too Much Too Often! as Director, Writer
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Indecent Desires as Director, Screenplay
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1967

A Taste of Flesh as Director, Story
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1966

My Brother's Wife as Director, Writer
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Another Day, Another Man as Director, Writer
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1965

The Sex Perils of Paulette as Director, Writer
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Bad Girls Go to Hell as Director, Screenplay, Story
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The Prince and the Nature Girl as Director
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1964

Behind the Nudist Curtain as Director, Writer
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1963

Playgirls International as Director
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Gentlemen Prefer Nature Girls as Director, Screenplay
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1962

Blaze Starr Goes Nudist as Director, Writer
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1961

Diary of a Nudist as Director, Screenplay
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Nude on the Moon as Director, Screenplay
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1960

Hideout in the Sun as Director