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Dorothy Kilgallen (1913–1965)

Dorothy Kilgallen was the daughter of James Kilgallen, a colorful and popular newspaperman. She followed her father into the newspaper business and made her early reputation as a crime reporter (a novelty for women in those days) and for her participation in an around-the-world race. Although she came in second... See full bio »

Died:

(age 52) in New York, USA

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Filmography

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1964 Pajama Party
Dorothy - Lands on J.D.'s Motorcycle (uncredited)
 
1936 Sinner Take All
Jane Mills - Reporter
 
Hide HideWriter (1 title)
1937 Fly Away Baby (idea)
 
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1962-1965 To Tell the Truth (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest Panelist
Episode dated 8 November 1965 (1965) … Herself
Episode dated 19 March 1962 (1962) … Herself - Guest Panelist
 
1950-1965 What's My Line? (TV series)
Herself - Panelist / Herself / Herself - Mystery Guest / …
Episode dated 7 November 1965 (1965) … Herself - Panelist
Episode dated 31 October 1965 (1965) … Herself - Panelist
Episode dated 24 October 1965 (1965) … Herself - Panelist
Episode dated 17 October 1965 (1965) … Herself - Panelist
Episode dated 10 October 1965 (1965) … Herself - Panelist
 
1965 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode #2.51 (1965) … Herself
Episode #2.29 (1965) … Herself
 
1964 Get the Message (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 30 November 1964 (1964) … Herself
Episode dated 14 April 1964 (1964) … Herself
 
1964 The Match Game (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 11 September 1964 (1964) … Herself
Episode dated 10 September 1964 (1964) … Herself
Episode dated 9 September 1964 (1964) … Herself
Episode dated 8 September 1964 (1964) … Herself
Episode dated 7 September 1964 (1964) … Herself
 
1964 Missing Links (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 24 August 1964 (1964) … Herself
Episode dated 4 May 1964 (1964) … Herself
 
1961 Password All-Stars (TV series)
Herself
Darren McGavin vs. Dorothy Kilgallen (1961) … Herself
 
1961 I've Got a Secret (TV series)
Herself - 'What's My Line?' Panel
Episode dated 25 September 1961 (1961) … Herself - 'What's My Line?' Panel
 
1958 The Garry Moore Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode #1.13 (1958) … Herself
 
1956 Person to Person (TV series documentary)
Herself
Episode #3.21 (1956) … Herself
 
1954 The Buick-Berle Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode #7.1 (1954) … Herself
 
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2012 Marilyn Monroe: Murder on Fifth Helena Drive (documentary)
Herself
 
American Justice (TV series documentary)
 
1984 TV's Funniest Game Show Moments (TV special)
Herself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1936) Book: "Girl Around the World" published by David McKay See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 1 Article  | See more »
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Trivia:

Published Jack Ruby's testimony to the Warren Commission in the New York Journal American before the report was released to President Lyndon Johnson or to the public. Other newspapers, including the Philadelphia Inquirer and the San Antonio Light, printed the testimony under Kilgallen's byline. See more »

Nickname:

Dolly Mae See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer