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Dorothy Stratten (1960–1980)

Actress

Dorothy Stratten's story was brief, glorious and tragic. She was born Dorothy Ruth Hoogstraten on February 28, 1960 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She grew up in a rough neighborhood in Vancouver, but kept out of trouble and went through the motions of school. While not a beauty as a child... See full bio »

Born:

Dorothy Ruth Hoogstraten
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Died:

(age 20) in West Los Angeles, California, USA
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Filmography

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1981 They All Laughed
Dolores Martin
 
1980 Galaxina
Galaxina (as Dorothy R. Stratten)
 
1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
Miss Cosmos
– Cruise Ship to the Stars (1979) … Miss Cosmos (as Dorothy R. Stratten)
 
1979 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Mickey
– The Victim/The Mermaid (1979) … Mickey
 
1979 Skatetown, U.S.A.
Girl at the snack bar
 
1979 Americathon
Americathon stage dancer (uncredited)
 
1979 Autumn Born
Tara Dawson
 
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1989 Playboy Playmates of the Year: The 80's (video documentary)
Herself - Playmate of the Year 1980
 
1983 Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 4 (video documentary)
Herself
 
1980 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 April 1980 (1980) … Herself
 
1980 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 January 1980 (1980) … Herself
 
1979 Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (TV movie)
Herself (as Dorothy)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (9 titles)
2009 The Girls Next Door (TV series)
 
2009 Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (documentary)
Herself
 
2000-2006 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
2005 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2004 Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates (video documentary)
Herself - 1980 Playmate of the Year
 
1992 Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time (documentary)
Herself
 
1992 Playboy Playmates: The Early Years (video documentary)
Herself
 
1985 Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story (video documentary)
Herself
 
1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
 
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies  | 2 Print Biographies  | 2 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

Memorial Tribute | See more »

Alternate Names:

Dorothy | Dorothy R. Stratten

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Bogdanovich married Dorothy's little sister Louise Stratten. See more »

Trademark:

Curvaceous, buxom figure See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces