Dolores Dorn

Dolores Dorn (March 3, 1934 – October 5, 2019; born Dolores Heft[1]) was an American film and television actress, 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] She died on October 5, 2019.

Dolores Dorn
Born
Dolores M. Heft

(1934-03-03)March 3, 1934
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedOctober 5, 2019(2019-10-05) (aged 85)
Other namesDolores Dorn-Heft
OccupationActress
Years active1954–1980
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1956; div. 1959)​

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(m. 1967; div. 1979)​

Early years

Dorn was the daughter of an automobile dealer in Chicago.[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

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

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

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
Film and Television[11]
Year Title Role Notes
1954Phantom of the Rue MorgueCamilleFilm
1954Lucky MeTroupe MemberFilm, Uncredited
1954The Bounty HunterJulie SpencerFilm
1957Uncle VanyaElena Andreevna
1961Underworld U.S.A.CuddlesFilm
196213 West StreetTracey SherillFilm
1962The UntouchablesMady Collins aka Mady KernerTV, Episode: "The Monkey Wrench"
1973The Candy SnatchersKatherineFilm
1974Truck Stop WomenTrishFilm
1977Intimate StrangersDoloresTV movie
1980Tell Me a RiddleViviFilm

Teaching

Dorn became an acting teacher with the American Film Institute in 1977 and later with the Lee Strasberg Institute.

Personal life

Dorn was married to actors Franchot Tone (1956–1959),[12] and Ben Piazza (1967–1979).

Dorn's name is featured on the Tony Award's "In Memoriam 2020" list.[13]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Realistic Fight Between Two Screen Beauties". The Hartford Courant. September 13, 1953. p. D15.
  3. "'Uncle Vanya'; Franchot Tone Stars in Chekhov Drama". The New York Times. April 29, 1958. p. 26.
  4. Howard Thompson (May 13, 1961). "Movie Review - Underworld U S A - 'Underworld, U.S.A.' and 'Mad Dog Coll'". NYTimes.com. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  5. "Columbia Signs Dolores Dorn". The Evening Sun. Maryland, Baltimore. November 19, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved March 11, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Dorn Not Tootin'". Independent Press-Telegram. California, Long Beach. August 9, 1953. p. 55.
  7. "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.
  8. 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.
  9. "Dolores Dorn-Heft". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  10. "Dolores Dorn Is Signed". The Evening Sun. Maryland, Baltimore. May 6, 1961. p. 8. Retrieved March 11, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Dolores Dorn". BFI.
  12. "Franchot Tone Dead at 63". Ogden Standard-Examiner. LXXXI (262). Ogden, Utah. September 19, 1968. p. 1. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. "In Memoriam 2020". Tony Awards. May 18, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.

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