Dorothy Shay
Biography
Dorothy Shay works in acting. Born April 21, 1921 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Died October 22, 1978. Archytele tracks 10 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Starsky & Hutch (1975)
- Mixed Company (1974) as Marge
- The World's Greatest Athlete (1973)
- The Waltons (1972) as Thelma
- The Brady Bunch (1969) as Frances Matthews
- Adam-12 (1968) as Mrs. Green
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Rosemary Clooney Show (1956) as Self
- Comin' Round the Mountain (1951) as Dorothy McCoy
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Dorothy Shay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dorothy Shay best known for?
Dorothy Shay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Starsky & Hutch (1975), The World's Greatest Athlete (1973), The Waltons (1972), The Brady Bunch (1969).
When and where was Dorothy Shay born?
Dorothy Shay was born on April 21, 1921 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. They passed away on October 22, 1978.
How many credits does Dorothy Shay have?
Dorothy Shay has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1975.
What is Dorothy Shay's background in cinema and television?
Dorothy Shay was an American popular comedic recording artist in the late 1940s and early 1950s, who later became a character actress. She was known as the "Park Avenue Hillbillie"
Dorothy Shay by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Dorothy Shay — aged about 29
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) — aged about 54
- The Waltons (1972) as Thelma — aged about 51
- Adam-12 (1968) as Mrs. Green — aged about 47
- The Brady Bunch (1969) as Frances Matthews — aged about 48
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 41
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