Dorothy Vaughan
Biography
Subject: Dorothy Vaughan (Actress).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Source Material Analysis:
[1] TMDB: Birthday: November 3, 1890 (Note: Bio says Nov 5). Death: March 15, 1955 (64 years old). Birthplace: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Known for: Acting.
[2] IMDb: Actress in Trail to San Antone. Mentions 143 movies or episodes.
[3] TMDB Bio: Born November 5, 1890. Died March 15, 1955. American actress. Appeared in more than 143 films and television. Best known for Slander House (1930), The Ape (1940), and Lady Gangster (1942). Sometimes credited as Dorothy Vaughn.
[4] Grokipedia: American character actress. Appeared in more than 140 films and early television productions. Specializing in supporting roles as maternal figures, servants, or elderly women.
Name: Dorothy Vaughan.
Also known as: Dorothy Vaughn.
Profession: American actress (character actress).
Birth: November 5, 1890 (per bio) or November 3, 1890 (per TMDB info). Self-correction: I will use the date provided in the bio text as it is more specific, or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archival writing, I pick the most consistent or provided one. The bio says Nov 5. The TMDB info says Nov 3. I'll stick to the bio's Nov 5 or just omit the specific day if it causes conflict, but the prompt asks for facts. Let's use the bio's Nov 5.
Birthplace: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
Death: March 15, 1955.
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Career overview
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Source [1]: Birthday: November 3, 1890 (Note: Synopsis/Source [3] says Nov 5). Death: March 15, 1955 (64 years old). Birthplace: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Known credits: 91. Gender: Female.
Source [2]: Actress in Trail to San Antone. Mentions 143 movies or episodes of TV series.
Source [3]: Name: Dorothy Vaughan. Dates: November 5, 1890 – March 15, 1955. American actress. More than 143 films and television. Best known for: Slander House (1930), The Ape (1940), Lady Gangster (1942). Sometimes credited as Dorothy Vaughn.
Source [4]: American character actress. More than 140 films and early television productions. Specialized in supporting roles as maternal figures, servants, or elderly women during Hollywood's Golden Age.
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Dorothy Vaughan was an American actress who was sometimes credited as Dorothy Vaughn. Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, she lived from November 5, 1890, until March 15, 1955. Her career included appearances in more than 143 films and television productions. As a character actress, she specialized in supporting roles during Hollywood's Golden Age, often portraying maternal figures, servants, or elderly women.
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Vaughan is best known for her work in Slander House (1930), The Ape (1940), and Lady Gangster (1942). Her credits include the production Trail to San Antone. Throughout her career, she appeared in more than 140 films and early television productions.
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Dorothy Vaughan was an American actress who was sometimes credited as Dorothy Vaughn. Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, she lived from November 5, 1890, until March 15, 1955. Her career included appearances in more than 143 films and television productions. As a character actress, she specialized in supporting roles during Hollywood's Golden Age, often portraying maternal figures, servants, or elderly women.
Vaughan is best known for her work in Slander House (1930), The Ape (1940), and Lady Gangster (1942). Her credits include the production Trail to San Antone. Throughout her career, she appeared in more than 140 films and early television productions.
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Name: Dorothy Vaughan / Dorothy Vaughn.
Dates: Nov 5, 1890 - March 15, 1955.
Birthplace: Saint Louis, Missouri.
Role type: Character actress, supporting roles (maternal figures, servants, elderly women).
Era: Hollywood's Golden Age.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Mrs. Mack
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Sarah
- The Merry Widow (1952) as Attendant (uncredited)
- The Star (1952)
- A Wonderful Life (1950)
- Pretty Baby (1950) as Subway Commuter (uncredited)
- Three Husbands (1950) as Maid (uncredited)
- Chain Gang (1950) as Mrs. Briggs (uncredited)
- Rider from Tucson (1950) as Mrs. Brigitte O'Rielly
- Square Dance Katy (1950) as Ma O'Connor
- Take One False Step (1949) as Leona (uncredited)
- Home in San Antone (1949) as Ma Gibson
- Fighting Fools (1949) as Mrs. Higgins
- I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes (1948) as Mrs. Alvin (uncredited)
- The Lady from Shanghai (1947) as Old Woman (uncredited)
- The Bishop's Wife (1947) as Delia
- The Sea of Grass (1947) as Mrs. Hodges (uncredited)
- The Egg and I (1947) as Emmy
- Lured (1947) as Mrs. Miller (uncredited)
- Robin Hood Of Texas (1947) as Mrs. O'Brien
- Big Town After Dark (1947) as Charwoman (uncredited)
- High Wall (1947)
- Trail to San Antone (1947) as The Commodore
- The Man I Love (1946) as Lucy (uncredited)
- The Bamboo Blonde (1946) as Mom
- They Made Me a Killer (1946) as Nancy, Henry's wife
- That Brennan Girl (1946) as Mrs. Reagan, Denny's Mother
- Up Goes Maisie (1946) as Landlady (Uncredited)
- Adventure (1945) as Mrs. Ludlow (uncredited)
- It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
- Destiny (1944) as Maggie, the Old Woman (uncredited)
- The Mummy's Ghost (1944) as Ada Blake (uncredited)
- The Town Went Wild (1944) as Nurse Irma Reeves
- Hit the Ice (1943) as Nurse #1 (uncredited)
- Keep 'Em Slugging (1943) as Mrs. Meegan
- Moonlight in Vermont (1943) as Mrs. Costello
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) as Mrs. Johnson (uncredited)
- The Pride of the Yankees (1942) as Eleanor's Landlady (uncredited)
- Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942) as Katie's Mother (uncredited)
- Gentleman Jim (1942) as Ma Corbett
- Wild Bill Hickok Rides (1942) as Mrs. O'Leary
- Lady Gangster (1942) as Jenkins
- The Incredible Stranger (1942) as Mrs. Brewster (uncredited)
- Bad Men of Missouri (1941) as Mrs. Dalton
- Three Girls About Town (1941) as Mrs. McDougall, scrubwoman
- One Foot in Heaven (1941) as Mrs. Ehrlich (uncredited)
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941) as Woman (uncredited)
- Million Dollar Baby (1941)
- Go West, Young Lady (1941) as Townswoman
- Manpower (1941) as Mrs. Boyle (uncredited)
- Secret Evidence (1941) as Mrs. Wilson
- They Drive by Night (1940) as Courtroom Matron (uncredited)
- Foreign Correspondent (1940) as Jones' Mother (uncredited)
- Kitty Foyle (1940) as Mary (uncredited)
- An Angel from Texas (1940) as Mrs. Rogers
- The House Across the Bay (1940) as Prisoner's Wife on Ferry
- The Old Swimmin' Hole (1940)
- Hot Steel (1940) as Mrs. Morrison
- The Ape (1940) as Mother Clifford
- Diamond Frontier (1940) as Mrs. Willem
- The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) as Midwife
- Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) as Apple Pie Baker (uncredited)
- Espionage Agent (1939) as Stout Woman Bumped by Garrett
- Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) as Mother of Baby Vaughan (uncredited)
- First Love (1939) as Ollie, Mrs. Clinton's Maid
- Within the Law (1939) as Miss McGuinness - Prison Matron
- Glove Slingers (1939) as Mary Kelly (uncredited)
- Slander House (1938) as Mrs. Horton
- A Criminal Is Born (1938) as Martha Wheeler
- Billy The Kid Returns (1938)
- Here's Flash Casey (1938) as Mrs. O'Hara
- Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938) as Fat Woman
- The Chaser (1938) as Woman Auto Driver
- Boy Meets Girl (1938) as Happy's Nurse
- Assassin of Youth (1938) as Mrs. Mary Barry
- Little Miss Thoroughbred (1938) as Mrs. O'Reilly
- Gambling Ship (1938)
- Little Orphan Annie (1938) as Mrs. Milligan
- Slim (1937) as Older Nurse
- That Man's Here Again (1937) as Mrs. Matthews
- Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937) as Marjorie's Neighbor (uncredited)
- Black Legion (1937) as Mrs. Grogan
- The Life of the Party (1937) as Dressmaker
- Michael O'Halloran (1937) as Mrs. Tolliver
- Hoosier Schoolboy (1937) as Miss Hodges the School Mistress
- Quick Money (1937) as Lyda Tompkins
- Telephone Operator (1937) as Mrs. Molloy
- I Married a Doctor (1936) as Hospital Nurse
- Love Begins at Twenty (1936) as Evalina 'Evie' Gillingwater
- Times Square Playboy (1936) as Mrs.Nellie Calhoun
- Mary Burns, Fugitive (1935) as Irish matron
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dorothy Vaughan best known for?
Dorothy Vaughan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Four Star Playhouse (1952), Doc Hollywood (1991), The Merry Widow (1952), The Star (1952).
When and where was Dorothy Vaughan born?
Dorothy Vaughan was born on November 3, 1890 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. They passed away on March 15, 1955.
How many credits does Dorothy Vaughan have?
Dorothy Vaughan has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1952.
What is Dorothy Vaughan's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Dorothy Vaughan (Actress). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material Analysis: [1] TMDB: Birthday: November 3, 1890 (Note: Bio says Nov 5). Dea...
Dorothy Vaughan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lady from Shanghai (1947) as Old Woman (uncredited) — aged about 56
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) as Mrs. Johnson (uncredited) — aged about 51
- The Pride of the Yankees (1942) as Eleanor's Landlady (uncredited) — aged about 51
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Sarah — aged about 61
- The Star (1952) — aged about 61
- Foreign Correspondent (1940) as Jones' Mother (uncredited) — aged about 49
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