Dovima was an American actress who is best known for Funny Face, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and My Favorite Martian. Born Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba on December 11, 1927, in New York City, she made her mark as a fashion model in the 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Dovima was married three times; her spouses included Alan Murray, with whom she had one child, and Casper West Hollingsworth, whom she married in 1983. She creatively used her childhood imaginary friend’s name, Dovima, which drew from her real names. Dovima was known to be a comic book enthusiast, a passion that her character Marion in Funny Face also shared.
Death and Legacy
Dovima passed away on May 3, 1990, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, due to liver cancer. She is remembered as a pioneering supermodel of her time and one of the highest-paid models in Manhattan. Her collaborations with photographer Richard Avedon greatly influenced the fashion industry, leaving a lasting legacy.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Funny Face | 1957-02-13 | Marion |
| The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | 1964 | N/A |
| My Favorite Martian | 1963 | N/A |