Gloria Dickson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 13, 1916 in Pocatello, Idaho, USA
- Died
- April 10, 1945
- Active Years
- 1937–1983 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Gloria Dickson, born Thais Alalia Dickerson on August 13, 1917, in Pocatello, Idaho, was an American stage and screen actress of the 1930s and 1940s. After her father died, her mother relocated Gloria and her sister to California, where Gloria began acting in local theater productions during her high school years. In April 1936, while working in a Federal Theatre Project production, she was discovered by Warner Bros. talent scout Max Arnow, who signed her to a contract. Her film debut came in the 1937 film They Won't Forget, a role that placed her at the top of Hollywood's list of important up-and-coming actors and brought her widespread publicity. She passed away on April 10, 1945.
Career overview
Gloria Dickson was an American stage and screen actress active during the 1930s and 1940s. Born Thais Alalia Dickerson on August 13, 1917, in Pocatello, Idaho, she began acting in local theater productions during her high school years after moving to California with her mother and sister following her father's death.
In April 1936, while working in a production of the Federal Theatre Project, she was discovered by Warner Bros. talent scout Max Arnow, who subsequently signed her to a contract. Her film debut came in the 1937 film They Won't Forget. This role placed her at the top of Hollywood's short list of important up-and-comers, a distinction that generated enormous publicity for the young actress.
By the autumn of 1937, Dickson appeared on the covers of numerous magazines and was the subject of several major movie magazine articles. Publications featuring her during this period included pieces with titles such as The Luckiest Girl in the World and New Star of the Year. Her career was cut short by her death on April 10, 1945, at the age of 28.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Rationing (1944) as Miss McCue
- Lady of Burlesque (1943) as Dolly Baxter
- Power of the Press (1943) as Edwina Stephens
- The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case (1943) as Mrs. Keppler / Evelyn Fenton Cartwright
- The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine (1942) as Cleo Arden
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (1941)
- Mercy Island (1941) as Leslie Ramsey
- The Big Boss (1941) as Sue Peters
- King of the Lumberjacks (1940) as Tina Martin Deribault
- This Thing Called Love (1940) as Florence Bertrand
- Tear Gas Squad (1940) as Jerry Sullivan
- I Want a Divorce (1940) as Wanda Holland
- They Made Me a Criminal (1939) as Peggy
- No Place to Go (1939) as Gertrude Plummer
- The Cowboy Quarterback (1939) as Evelyn Corey
- Private Detective (1939) as Mona Lannon
- On Your Toes (1939) as Peggy Porterfield
- Waterfront (1939) as Ann Stacey
- Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1 (1939) as Self
- Gold Diggers in Paris (1938) as Mona Verdivere
- Secrets of an Actress (1938) as Mrs. Carla Orr
- Racket Busters (1938) as Nora Jordan
- Heart of the North (1938) as Joyce MacMillan
- They Won't Forget (1937) as Sybil Hale
- Talent Scout (1937) as Blonde on Bus (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gloria Dickson best known for?
Gloria Dickson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lady of Burlesque (1943), Sierra Madre: No Trespassing (2024), You (2018).
When and where was Gloria Dickson born?
Gloria Dickson was born on August 13, 1916 in Pocatello, Idaho, USA. They passed away on April 10, 1945.
How many credits does Gloria Dickson have?
Gloria Dickson has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1983.
What is Gloria Dickson's background in cinema and television?
Gloria Dickson, born Thais Alalia Dickerson on August 13, 1917, in Pocatello, Idaho, was an American stage and screen actress of the 1930s and 1940s. After her father died, her mother relocated Gloria and her sister to California, where Gloria began acting in local theater productions during her high school years. In A...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lady of Burlesque (1943) as Dolly Baxter — aged about 26
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