Dolores Dorn (March 3, 1934 – October 5, 2019) was an American film and television actress, who was the co-star of The Bounty Hunter (1954),[2] Uncle Vanya (1957),[3] Underworld U.S.A. (1961),[4] and several other films through 1985. On Broadway, she was billed as Dolores Dorn-Heft.[5]
Dolores Dorn | |
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 Dorn in 13 West Street (1962) | |
| Born | Dolores M. Heft[1] March 3, 1934 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 2019 (aged 85) |
| Other names | Dolores Dorn-Heft |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1954–1980 |
| Spouses | |
Early years edit
Dolores M. Heft was born in Chicago, the daughter of an automobile dealer.[6] A graduate of the Goodman Art Theatre in Chicago, she finished third in the Miss Chicago contest in 1950 and second in the same contest in 1951.[7]
Stage edit
Before appearing in films, Dorn acted with the Shaffner Players in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.[8] She appeared in Hide and Seek (1957) on Broadway[9] and in the off-Broadway production Between Two Thieves.[10]
Film edit
Dorn had second billing in The Bounty Hunter, a Western starring Randolph Scott, in which her character, Julie Spencer, ends up married to Scott's. She played the wife of Alan Ladd in the actor's last Hollywood film in which he played a leading-man role, 13 West Street, and was featured as Cuddles, the moll of convict Cliff Robertson, in the crime film Underworld, U.S.A.
Television edit
Dorn appeared in a number of made-for-TV films and as a guest star in series such as Ironside, Charlie's Angels, Simon & Simon, Run for Your Life, and The Untouchables.
Additional filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Phantom of the Rue Morgue | Camille | Film |
| 1954 | Lucky Me | Troupe Member | Film, Uncredited |
| 1954 | The Bounty Hunter | Julie Spencer | Film |
| 1957 | Uncle Vanya | Elena Andreevna | |
| 1961 | Underworld U.S.A. | Cuddles | Film |
| 1962 | 13 West Street | Tracey Sherill | Film |
| 1962 | The Untouchables | Mady Collins aka Mady Kerner | TV, Episode: "The Monkey Wrench" |
| 1973 | The Candy Snatchers | Katherine | Film |
| 1974 | Truck Stop Women | Trish | Film |
| 1977 | Intimate Strangers | Dolores | TV movie |
| 1980 | Tell Me a Riddle | Vivi | Film |
Teaching edit
Dorn became an acting teacher with the American Film Institute in 1977 and later with the Lee Strasberg Institute.
Personal life edit
Dorn was married to actors Franchot Tone (1956–1959),[12] and Ben Piazza (1967–1979). She died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 85.[13]
Dorn's name is featured on the Tony Award's "In Memoriam 2020" list.[14]
References edit
- ^ Parsons, Louella (July 14, 1953). "Paramount Closes Deal to Buy 'Hazel Flagg;' Based on Hecht Play". Albuquerque Journal. New Mexico, Albuquerque. International News Service. p. 19. Retrieved October 31, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Realistic Fight Between Two Screen Beauties". The Hartford Courant. September 13, 1953. p. D15.
- ^ "'Uncle Vanya'; Franchot Tone Stars in Chekhov Drama". The New York Times. April 29, 1958. p. 26.
- ^ Howard Thompson (May 13, 1961). "Movie Review - Underworld U S A - 'Underworld, U.S.A.' and 'Mad Dog Coll'". The New York Times. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "Columbia Signs Dolores Dorn". The Evening Sun. Maryland, Baltimore. November 19, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved March 11, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dorn Not Tootin'". Independent Press-Telegram. California, Long Beach. August 9, 1953. p. 55.
- ^ "Toby and Susie Show Set For Week of August 4". The Palmyra Spectator. Palmyra, MO. July 23, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved October 31, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hill, Ernie (July 10, 1954). "Englishmen 'Patient Wolves' Hollywood Starlet Finds". Oakland Tribune. California, Oakland. Chicago Daily News Service. p. 5. Retrieved March 11, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dolores Dorn-Heft". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ "Dolores Dorn Is Signed". The Evening Sun. Maryland, Baltimore. May 6, 1961. p. 8. Retrieved March 11, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dolores Dorn". BFI. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021.
- ^ "Franchot Tone Dead at 63". Ogden Standard-Examiner. Vol. LXXXI, no. 262. Ogden, Utah. September 19, 1968. p. 1. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "SAG-AFTRA In Memoriam Summer 2021". Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "In Memoriam 2020". Tony Awards. May 18, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
External links edit
- Dolores Dorn at IMDb
- Dolores Dorn at the Internet Broadway Database
- Dolores Dorn at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
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