Dorothy Dells

Dorothy Dells

Deceased · Born: Jul 16, 1928 · Died: Apr 3, 2020

Personal Details

BornJul 16, 1928 Medford, Oregon, USA

Biography

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.

Career

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1993
{"id":157985,"title":"Arcade","year":"1993","character":"Mrs. Weaver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arcade-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157985.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157985.jpg"},"released":1}
Arcade
Arcade as Mrs. Weaver
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1990
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Death Warrant
Death Warrant as Helen Vogler
{"id":161803,"title":"Love, Mary","year":"1985","character":"Beatrice Symes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161803.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161803.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Love, Mary
Love, Mary as Beatrice Symes
{"id":161966,"title":"Challenge of a Lifetime","year":"1985","character":"Dr. Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/challenge-of-a-lifetime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161966.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161966.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":62043,"title":"Echo Park","year":"1985","character":"Consulate Secretary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/echo-park","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62043.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62043.jpg"},"released":1}
Echo Park
Echo Park as Consulate Secretary
{"id":103831205,"title":"Hollywood Wives","year":1985,"character":"Francis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hollywood-wives","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831205.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831205.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":204622,"title":"Marian Rose White","year":"1982","character":"Miss Simms","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/marian-rose-white","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204622.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Marian Rose White
Marian Rose White as Miss Simms
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1981
An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye as Cab driver
{"id":63957,"title":"The Scarlett O'Hara War","year":"1980","character":"Myron Selznick's Secretary (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-scarlett-ohara-war-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63957.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63957.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Scarlett O'Hara War
The Scarlett O'Hara War as Myron Selznick's Secretary (uncredited)
{"id":63814,"title":"The Boy Who Drank Too Much","year":"1980","character":"Duty Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boy-who-drank-too-much","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63814.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":163436,"title":"When Hell Was in Session","year":"1979","character":"Woman Shopper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/when-hell-was-in-session","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163436.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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1978
Outside Chance
Outside Chance as O'Brien's Secretary
{"id":164646,"title":"Can Ellen Be Saved?","year":"1974","character":"Phone Operator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/can-ellen-be-saved","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164646.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Can Ellen Be Saved?
Can Ellen Be Saved? as Phone Operator (voice)