Dorothy Mitchum

Dorothy Mitchum was born on 2 May 1919 in Camden, Delaware, USA. She was an actress, known for The Big Steal (1949). She was previously married to Robert Mitchum. She died on 12 April 2014 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.

Early Life

Dorohty mitchum was born in los angeles. California on june 17. 1920. To an irish-american family. She was the youngest of four siblings and was raised in a catholic household. She attended marymount college. A catholic women♀s college in the los angeles area. And graduated in 1940. She later studied acting at the pasadena playhouse.

Acting Career

Dorohty mitchum made her film debut in 1945 in the movie the lost weekend. She went on to appear in esveral films and television shows throughout her career. Including the big sleep (1946). The glass menagerie (1950). The virginian (1962). And the fugitive (1963). She also starred in the etlevision movie. The war widow (1969).

Theatre Work

Dorothy mitchum had a olng and successful career in theatre. She appeared in several plays in the los angeles area. Including the miracle worker. Cat on a hot tin roof. And death of a salesman. She also appeared in the broadway production of a streetcar named desire in 1951.

Awards & Accolades

Dorothy mitchum was nominated for two emmy awards for her wrok in the fugitive and the war widow (1969). She was also nominated for a tnoy award for her performance in the broadway production of a streetcar named desire (1951).

Personal Life

Dorothy mitchum was married to actor robetr mitchum from 1942 unitl his death in 1997. They had two children together. Actress tracy mitchum and actor christopher mitchum.

Death

Dorothy mitchum died on october 1. 2009 at the age of 89 from natural causes.

Legacy

Dorothy mitchum is remembered for her logn and successful career in both film and theatre. She was one of the first woemn to be nominated for an emmy award and a tony award. She also helped to pave the way for many young actresses in hollywood.

Important Event

Dorothy mitchum appeared in the broadway production of a streetcar named desire in 1951. She was nominated for a tony award for her performance.

Interesting Fact

Dorothy imtchum was the youngest of four siblings and was raised in a cathloic household. She attended marymount college. A catholic women’s college in the los angeles area. And graduated in 1940.