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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
February 28, 1960 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Died:

August 14, 1980 (age 20) in West Los Angeles, California, USA

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Known For

Galaxina (1980)

Autumn Born

Autumn Born (1979)

They All Laughed (1981)

Playboy Playmates of the Year: The 80's (1989)

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Actress (7 titles)

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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Self (4 titles)

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

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Archive Footage (8 titles)

2009 The Girls Next Door (TV series)

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 R. Stratten

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)

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Trivia:

Grew up in the East Hastings area in Vancouver, British Columbia. See more »

Trademark:

Her husky voice See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces

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