Dorothy Provine

Actress in The Alamo and It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Dorothy Provine - Actress in The Alamo and It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Born

January 20th, 1935
90 years ago

Died

April 25th, 2010
14 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress, singer, and dancer participated in television and film during the 1950s and 1960s. Gained recognition for starring in the television series The Roaring 20s, portraying a flapper in a crime drama setting. Featured in notable films such as The Alamo, where portrayed the character of a woman in the iconic battle, and It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, a classic comedy film with an ensemble cast. Also had success in musical performances, showcasing vocal talents alongside acting skills. Retired from acting in the 1970s, focusing on personal life and family.

Starred in The Roaring 20s

Appeared in The Alamo

Featured in It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

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