Dorothy Malone
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 29, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- January 19, 2018
- Active Years
- 1943–2018 (76 Years)
- Total Credits
- 103 credits in database
Biography
Dorothy Malone was an American actress born on January 29, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Her acting career began in 1943, initially involving small roles in B-movies. Malone's film career progressed, and she achieved a more glamorous image after her role in Written on the Wind in 1956. She reached the peak of her career by the beginning of the 1960s, and later success came with her television role on Peyton Place from 1964 to 1968. Malone's last screen appearance was in the 1992 film Basic Instinct. She passed away on January 19, 2018, at the age of 93.
Career overview
Dorothy Malone's film career began in 1943. Initially, she played small roles, primarily in B-movies. Malone's early years were marked by these minor appearances. As her career progressed, she started to develop a more glamorous image.
A significant turning point in her career came with her role in Written on the Wind, released in 1956. Malone's performance in this film led to increased recognition and opportunities. Her career reached its peak by the beginning of the 1960s, marking a notable period of success.
Malone continued to work in the entertainment industry, achieving later success with her television role as Constance MacKenzie on Peyton Place. This role spanned from 1964 to 1968. Malone remained active in the industry until her later years, with her last screen appearance being in Basic Instinct in 1992.
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Full Filmography
103 titles- These Dead Souls (2018) as (archive footage)
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
- Acting for Douglas Sirk (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005) as Diana Barrymore (archive footage)
- Basic Instinct (1992) as Hazel Dobkins
- Rest in Pieces (1987) as Aunt Catherine
- Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985) as Constance Carson
- He's Not Your Son (1984) as Dr. Sullivan
- The Being (1983) as Marge Smith
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Off Your Rocker (1982) as Shelley Delaine
- Condominium (1980) as Molly Denniver
- The Day Time Ended (1980) as Ana Williams
- Douglas Sirk: Über Stars (1980) as Self
- Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff (1979) as Mildred
- Winter Kills (1979) as Emma Kegan
- Vega$ (1978)
- Flying High (1978)
- Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold (1978) as Myrtle Cutler
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- Little Ladies of the Night (1977) as Maggie
- Golden Rendezvous (1977) as Mrs. Skinner
- Murder in Peyton Place (1977) as Constance MacKenzie
- The November Plan (1977) as Dawn Archer
- Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) as Irene Goodwin
- City of Angels (1976)
- Ellery Queen (1975)
- Abduction (1975) as Mrs. Prescott
- The Man Who Would Not Die (1975) as Paula Stafford
- Police Woman (1974)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Carnal Circuit (1969) as Vanessa Brighton
- The Pigeon (1969) as Elaine Hagen
- The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show (1968) as Self
- Ironside (1967)
- Peyton Place (1964) as Constance MacKenzie
- Fate Is the Hunter (1964) as Lisa Bond (uncredited)
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Lois Janeway
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)
- Beach Party (1963) as Marianne
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Rena Ladovan
- The Last Sunset (1961) as Belle Breckenridge
- Route 66 (1960)
- Checkmate (1960) as Lorna Shay
- The Last Voyage (1960) as Laurie Henderson
- Warlock (1959) as Lily Dollar
- Too Much, Too Soon (1958) as Diana Barrymore
- Quantez (1957) as Chaney
- The Tarnished Angels (1957) as LaVerne Shumann
- Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) as Cleva Creighton Chaney
- Tip on a Dead Jockey (1957) as Phyllis Tredman
- Written on the Wind (1956) as Marylee Hadley
- The Rosemary Clooney Show (1956) as Self
- Tension at Table Rock (1956) as Lorna Miller
- Pillars of the Sky (1956) as Calla Gaxton
- Artists and Models (1955) as Abigail Parker
- Battle Cry (1955) as Mrs Elaine Yarborough
- Five Guns West (1955) as Shalee
- Tall Man Riding (1955) as Corinna Ordway
- Sincerely Yours (1955) as Linda Curtis
- At Gunpoint (1955) as Martha Wright
- Pushover (1954) as Ann Stewart
- The Lone Gun (1954) as Charlotte Downing
- Young at Heart (1954) as Fran Tuttle
- The Fast and the Furious (1954) as Connie Adair
- Private Hell 36 (1954) as Francey Farnham
- Security Risk (1954) as Donna Weeks
- Loophole (1954) as Ruthie Donovan
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as May Hadley
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Eva Balto Kelly
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Ellen Rogers
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Ruth Hammond
- Law and Order (1953) as Jeannie
- Torpedo Alley (1953) as Susan Peabody
- Scared Stiff (1953) as Rosie
- Jack Slade (1953) as Virginia Maria Dale
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Ann
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Ella
- Omnibus (1952)
- The Bushwhackers (1951) as Cathy Sharpe
- Saddle Legion (1951) as Dr. Ann F. Rollins
- Convicted (1950) as Kay Knowland
- The Nevadan (1950) as Karen Galt
- Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone (1950) as Lola Gillway
- The Killer That Stalked New York (1950) as Alice Lorie
- Flaxy Martin (1949) as Nora Carson
- Colorado Territory (1949) as Julie Ann Winslow
- South of St. Louis (1949) as Deborah Miller
- One Sunday Afternoon (1948) as Amy Lind
- Two Guys from Texas (1948) as Joan Winston
- To the Victor (1948) as Miriam
- The Big Sleep (1946) as Acme Bookstore Proprietress
- Night and Day (1946) as Nancy
- Janie Gets Married (1946) as Sgt. Spud Lee
- Too Young to Know (1945) as Mary
- Frontier Days (1945) as Martha Mercer
- Show Business (1944) as Chorine
- Hollywood Canteen (1944) as Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Youth Runs Wild (1944) as Girl in Booth (uncredited)
- Seven Days Ashore (1944) as Betty
- One Mysterious Night (1944) as Eileen Daley (Uncredited)
- Gildersleeve on Broadway (1943) as Model
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dorothy Malone best known for?
Dorothy Malone is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017), Basic Instinct (1992), Rest in Pieces (1987), Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985).
When and where was Dorothy Malone born?
Dorothy Malone was born on January 29, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on January 19, 2018.
How many credits does Dorothy Malone have?
Dorothy Malone has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 2018.
What is Dorothy Malone's background in cinema and television?
Dorothy Malone was an American actress born on January 29, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Her acting career began in 1943, initially involving small roles in B-movies. Malone's film career progressed, and she achieved a more glamorous image after her role in Written on the Wind in 1956. She reached the peak of her ca...
Dorothy Malone by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Lois Janeway — aged about 39
- Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) as Irene Goodwin — aged about 52
- The Big Sleep (1946) as Acme Bookstore Proprietress — aged about 22
- Murder in Peyton Place (1977) as Constance MacKenzie — aged about 53
- Ellery Queen (1975) — aged about 51
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963) — aged about 39
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