Dorothy Stratten

Model and actress in 'Playboy' magazine

Dorothy Stratten - Model and actress in 'Playboy' magazine
Born

1960
65 years ago

Died

August 14th, 1980
45 years ago — 20 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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Gained recognition as a Playboy Playmate in 1979 and starred in the film 'They All Laughed'. Stratten transitioned from modeling to acting, showcasing talent in various roles. Her life was marked by tragedy, culminating in her untimely death in 1980.

Featured as Playboy's Playmate of the Month in August 1979

Starred in the film 'They All Laughed'

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