Doris Dowling was an American actress best known for her roles in The Lost Weekend, The Blue Dahlia, and Bitter Rice. She made a significant mark in both film and television during her career.
Personal and Family Life
Doris was born on May 15, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, and was one of four children. She married three times, first to bandleader Artie Shaw, with whom she had one son, Jonathan Shaw. Her second marriage was to Robert F. Blumofe, and her last was to Leonard B. Kaufman, which lasted until her death in 2004.
Career
Doris Dowling began her career on Broadway, performing in musicals before transitioning to Hollywood films. She gained fame for her role in The Lost Weekend, which addressed the serious topic of alcoholism, and later starred in the Italian film Bitter Rice. Throughout her career, she appeared in various television shows, including The Andy Griffith Show and Perry Mason.
Death and Legacy
Doris Dowling passed away on June 18, 2004, in Los Angeles at the age of 81 from natural causes. She was interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. Her contributions to film and television are remembered, particularly for her diverse roles and performances that spanned several decades.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lost Weekend | 1945-11-29 | Gloria |
| The Blue Dahlia | 1946-04-16 | Helen Morrison |
| Bitter Rice | 1949-09-30 | Francesca |
| The Car | 1977-05-12 | Bertha Clements |
| Othello | 1951-11-28 | Bianca |
| My Living Doll | 1964-09-27 | Irene Adams |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Angie |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 1960-10-03 | Madelyn Grayson |