Dorothy Malone

Born: 1924-01-29

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Dorothy Malone (January 29, 1924 – January 19, 2018) was an American actress. Her film career began in 1943, and, in her early years, she played small roles, mainly in B-movies. After a decade, she began to acquire a more glamorous image, particularly after her role in Written on the Wind (1956), for which she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Her career reached its peak by the beginning of the 1960s, and she achieved later success with her television role as Constance MacKenzie on Peyton Place from (1964–1968). Less active in her later years, Malone's last screen appearance was in Basic Instinct in 1992.

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Known For

Basic Instinct
The Big Sleep
Pushover
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
Warlock
Battle Cry
Written on the Wind
Night and Day
The Last Sunset
Hollywood Canteen

Top Movie Credits

Basic Instinct Hazel Dobkins
The Big Sleep Acme Bookstore Proprietress
Pushover Ann Stewart
The Adventures of Errol Flynn Diana Barrymore (archive footage)
Warlock Lily Dollar
Battle Cry Mrs Elaine Yarborough
Written on the Wind Marylee Hadley
The Last Sunset Belle Breckenridge
Hollywood Canteen Junior Hostess (uncredited)