Dody Goodman
Biography
Dody Goodman was an American character actress born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 28, 1914. She passed away on June 22, 1908, at the age of 93. Known professionally also as Dodie Goodman, she had numerous film and television credits throughout her career. Her television work included playing the mother of the title character in the series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, where her high-pitched voice announced the show title at the beginning of each episode. She was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show during the 1950s and appeared as a cast member on The Mary Tyler Moore Hour in 1979. Additionally, she voiced Miss Miller in the television series Alvin and the Chipmunks and the film spin-off The Chipmunk Adventure, and she played Punky teacher on Punky Brewster.
Career overview
Dody Goodman was an American character actress born in Columbus, Ohio. She was known for her acting work in film and television, accumulating numerous known credits throughout her career.
In television, Goodman played the mother of the title character in the series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, where her distinctive high-pitched voice announced the show's title at the beginning of each episode. She was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show in the 1950s and became a cast member of The Mary Tyler Moore Hour in 1979. Additionally, she played Punky's teacher on the television series Punky Brewster. Beyond her on-camera television roles, she provided the voice of Miss Miller in the television series Alvin and the Chipmunks and reprised the role in the film spin-off The Chipmunk Adventure.
Her career also extended to other print and biographical photo projects. Goodman posed for photographs by Cris Alexander in the Patrick Dennis mock-biography titled First Lady, portraying Martha Dinwiddie's sister Clytie, a character who in the story married a European Count Przyzplätcki and perished on the RMS Titanic.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- The Grease Story (2017) as Blanche Hodel (archive footage)
- Black Ribbon (2007) as Aunt Gayle
- Boston Common (1996) as Mrs. Gunderson
- Cops n Roberts (1995)
- Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare (1995) as Grandma Dotty Dooley
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: Love Potion #9 (1994) as Miss Miller (voice)
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin's Christmas Carol (1993) as Miss Miller (voice)
- Here and Now (1992) as William Grandmother
- Frozen Assets (1992) as Mrs. Patterson
- Samantha (1992) as Mrs. Higgins
- Cool as Ice (1991) as Mae
- Splash, Too (1988) as Mrs. Stimler
- The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) as Miss Rebecca Miller (voice)
- Private Resort (1985) as Mrs. Rawlings
- I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later (1985) as Scheherazade
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Beverly Hills
- Punky Brewster (1984)
- Crazy like a Fox (1984)
- Splash (1984) as Mrs. Stimler
- Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983)
- Just Our Luck (1983)
- Max Dugan Returns (1983) as Mrs. Litke
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Gretchen Parks
- Grease 2 (1982) as Secretary Blanche Hodel
- Texas (1980)
- Valentine Magic on Love Island (1980) as Ida Kramer
- The Mary Tyler Moore Hour (1979)
- Grease (1978) as Blanche
- Flying High (1978)
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978) as Sophia Drummond
- The Love Boat (1977) as Patricia Seldon
- The Love Boat (1977) as Miss Chadwick
- Forever Fernwood (1977)
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Martha Larkin Shumway
- Silent Movie (1976) as Tourist Woman (uncredited)
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Bedtime Story (1964) as Fanny Eubank
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- Stanley (1956) as Betty
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dody Goodman best known for?
Dody Goodman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tsotsi (2005), Lady Jane (1986), Cool as Ice (1991), The Chipmunk Adventure (1987).
When and where was Dody Goodman born?
Dody Goodman was born on October 28, 1914 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. They passed away on June 22, 2008.
How many credits does Dody Goodman have?
Dody Goodman has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2017.
What is Dody Goodman's background in cinema and television?
Dody Goodman was an American character actress born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 28, 1914. She passed away on June 22, 1908, at the age of 93. Known professionally also as Dodie Goodman, she had numerous film and television credits throughout her career. Her television work included playing the mother of the title cha...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Beverly Hills — aged about 69
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 42
- Grease (1978) as Blanche — aged about 63
- Punky Brewster (1984) — aged about 69
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Martha Larkin Shumway — aged about 61
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) — aged about 69
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