Dorothy Van (1928–2002)A native of Moline, Illinois she was the daughter of a post office worker and Depression era housewife. She started her career as a stage actress in 1946 despite her fathers objections and later emerged as an actress and writer for television in the 1980s situation comedy "Mama's Family" in the role of Aunt Effie Harper. See full bio » Died:(age 74) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Writer (4 titles)
1983-1990
Mama's Family
(TV series)
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There Is Nothing Like the Dames
(1990)
(written by)
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Mama Takes a Dive
(1989)
(written by)
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There's No Place Like... No Place
(1989)
(written by)
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Naomi's New Position
(1988)
(written by)
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Naomi's Identity Crisis
(1988)
(written by)
1984-1985
Punky Brewster
(TV series)
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Tap Your Troubles Away
(1985)
(written by)
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Miss Adorable
(1984)
(written by)
1985
Silver Spoons
(TV series)
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Special Friend
(1985)
(story)
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The Trouble with Grandfather
(1985)
(written by)
Actress (3 titles)
1983-1989
Mama's Family
(TV series)
Aunt Effie Harper
Aunt Effie Harper
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Mama's Layaway Plan
(1989)
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Aunt Effie Harper
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Mama's Girls
(1988)
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Aunt Effie Harper
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After the Fall
(1987)
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Aunt Effie Harper
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Porn Again
(1987)
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Aunt Effie Harper
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An Ill Wind
(1986)
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Aunt Effie Harper
company.