Dorothy Burgess

Dorothy Burgess

Deceased · Born: Mar 4, 1905 · Died: Aug 20, 1961

Personal Details

BornMar 4, 1905 Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse
  • Dr. Wiliam Seeley

    ( Nov 25, 1943 to May 13, 2025 )
  • ?

    ( May 13, 2025 to Aug 20, 1961 )

Biography

Dorothy Burgess, a renowned actress of her time, entered the world on March 4, 1905, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA. Born with a passion for the performing arts, she went on to carve out a successful career in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

Her impressive repertoire of film credits includes the iconic 1928 movie, In Old Arizona, the 1931 film, Oh! Oh! Cleopatra, and the 1931 movie, Taxi. These notable performances showcased her exceptional talent and versatility as an actress, solidifying her place in the pantheon of Hollywood legends.

In her personal life, Dorothy Burgess was married to Dr. William Seeley, a man who shared her love for the arts and her zest for life. Together, they formed a loving partnership that brought joy and fulfillment to their lives.

Sadly, Dorothy Burgess's life came to a close on August 20, 1961, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite her passing, her remarkable legacy lives on, inspiring generations of actors and actresses to come.

Career

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1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as Gypsy in 'Hold Your Man' (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1943
Girls in Chains
Girls in Chains as Mrs. Peters
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Man of Courage
Man of Courage as Sally Dickson
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1942
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1941
Cadet Girl
Cadet Girl as Minor Role (uncredited)
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1940
I Want a Divorce
I Want a Divorce as Peppy Gilman
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The Lady in Question
The Lady in Question as Antoinette (uncredited)
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1934
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A Modern Hero
A Modern Hero as Hazel Flint Radier
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Black Moon
Black Moon as Juanita Perez Lane
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The Circus Clown
The Circus Clown as Babe (aka Miss Mercedes)
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1933
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From Headquarters
From Headquarters as Dolly White
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On Your Guard
On Your Guard as 'Sissy' Shannon
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Rusty Rides Alone
Rusty Rides Alone as Mona Quillan
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Headline Shooter
Headline Shooter as Ruby, Burnett's Moll
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Night Flight
Night Flight as Pellerin's Girlfriend
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1932
Malay Nights
Malay Nights as Eve Blake
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Out of Singapore
Out of Singapore as Concha Renaldo
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The Stoker
The Stoker as Margarita Valdez
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1931
Taxi
Taxi as Marie Costa
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1928
In Old Arizona
In Old Arizona as Tonia Maria