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Dorris Bowdon (1914–2005)

Actress

Dorris Bowdon was discovered by a scout from 20th Century Fox, after she had just won the Miss Memphis 1937 title. She went west to Hollywood, along with two other ingénues, Linda Darnell and Mary Healy, who to this day has remained her closest friend. A friend in the publicity department arranged for her to meet with Nunnally Johnson... See full bio »

Born:

Dorris Estelle Bowdon
in Coldwater, Mississippi, USA

Died:

(age 90) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1943 The Moon Is Down
Molly Morden
 
1940 Jennie
Lottie Schermer
 
1940 The Grapes of Wrath
Rosasharn
 
1939 Drums Along the Mohawk
Mary Reall
 
1939 Young Mr. Lincoln
Carrie Sue (uncredited)
 
1938 Down on the Farm
Tessie Moody
 
1938 Always Goodbye
Bit Role (uncredited)
 
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1992 Fonda on Fonda (TV documentary) (special thanks - as Mrs. Nunnally Johnson)
 
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1999 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself - Actress
– Linda Darnell: Hollywood's Fallen Angel (1999) … Herself - Actress (as Dorris Bowdon Johnson)
 

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Drums Along the Mohawk -- Page turning trailer for this black and white western The Grapes of Wrath -- A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Dorris Bowdon Johnson | Mrs. Nunnally Johnson
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Stepmother-in-law of Gene Fowler Jr.. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn