Dorothy Rodgers was an American actress who is best known for her work in Great Performances, The Ed Sullivan Show, and Critic at Large.
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Rodgers was born on May 4, 1909, in New York City. She married Richard Rodgers on March 5, 1930, and they had two children together, Mary Rodgers and Linda Rogers Melnick. She also had a younger brother named Ben Feiner Jr. Throughout her life, Dorothy was a writer, interior designer, and inventor.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Rodgers passed away on August 17, 1992, in Manhattan, New York City, due to emphysema. Her contributions to the arts and her family’s legacy in music continue to be remembered. Janet Leigh portrayed her in the film Words and Music in 1948, highlighting her connection to Broadway history.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway | Dorothy Rodgers (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Great Performances | Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |
| 1948 | Critic at Large | Self |