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Doris Dowling (May 15, 1923 – June 18, 2004) was an American actress of film, stage and television. After her time as a chorus-girl on Broadway, Detroit-born Doris Dowling followed her elder sister Constance to Hollywood. Her first credited film role was that of Gloria, barfly and drinking companion to fellow alcoholic Ray Milland in the 1945 film The Lost Weekend. She next appeared in The Blue Dahlia, which starred Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake. As post-war work became more scarce, she emigrated to Italy to revive her career, as her sister had done.
In Italy, Dowling starred in several acclaimed films including Bitter Rice. She appeared in Orson Welles's European production of Othello in 1952, playing Bianca. Upon returning to the US, much of her work was in theatre and on television. She appeared in such television shows as Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Bonanza, Perry Mason, The Andy Griffith Show, and, late in her career, The Incredible Hulk, Kojak and finally, The Dukes of Hazzard in 1984. She also co-starred with Bob Cummings and Julie Newmar in the sitcom My Living Doll.
In 1973, Dowling shared an Outer Critics Circle award for her performance in a revival of The Women on Broadway.
Personal life
Dowling dated Billy Wilder and married three times. She was band leader Artie Shaw's 7th wife, by whom she had a son, Jonathan. Her other husbands were Robert F. Blumofe (1956–1959) and Leonard B. Kaufman (1960 until her death in 2004).
Filmography
all 40
TV Shows 25
Movies 15
Simon & Simon (1981)
The Incredible Hulk (1977)
The Car (1977)
Wonder Woman (1975)
Tell Me Where It Hurts (1974)
Kojak (1973)
The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
Adam-12 (1968)
Birds Do It (1966)
My Living Doll (1964)
Flipper (1964)
The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)
Grindl (1963)
The Gallant Men (1962)
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Checkmate (1960)
The Tall Man (1960)
The Chevy Mystery Show (1960)
Bonanza (1959)
One Step Beyond (1959)
The Party Crashers (1958)
Wink of an Eye (1958)
Perry Mason (1957)
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957)
Running Target (1956)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Cheyenne (1955)
Climax! (1954)
Othello (1951)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
Cuori sul mare (1950)
Alina (1950)
Sarumba (1950)
Bitter Rice (1949)
Lights Out (1949)
The Crimson Key (1947)
The Blue Dahlia (1946)
The Lost Weekend (1945)
And Now Tomorrow (1944)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1923-05-15
Deathday2004-06-18 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceDetroit, United States of America
SpouseRobert F. Blumofe
ChildrenJonathan Shaw
Fatherunknown Dowling
SiblingsConstance Dowling
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsDoris Rita Smith, Дорис Даулинг
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