Dorothy Dells, a talented actress, was born on July 16, 1928, in Medford, Oregon. Her remarkable career began when she was discovered working at a drive-in restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, leading to her being immediately signed for the popular TV series "Have Gun - Will Travel" in 1957.
She went on to appear in numerous television series throughout her illustrious career, including "Rawhide" in 1959, "My Three Sons" in 1960, "The Richard Boone Show" in 1963, "Hollywood Wives" in 1985, "Marcus Welby, M.D." in 1969, "Bachelor Father" in 1957, "Highway to Heaven" in 1984, "L.A. Law" in 1986, "Sledge Hammer!" in 1986, and "Lou Grant" in 1977.
Dells also made significant appearances in made-for-television movies and feature films, such as "Eleanor, First Lady of the World" in 1982, "Death Warrant" in 1990, "Another Woman's Child" in 1983, and "Summer Dreams: The Story of the Beach Boys" in 1990.
Dorothy Dells passed away on April 3, 2020, at the age of 91, in San Luis Obispo, California, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a remarkable career spanning over seven decades.