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Doris Dowling (Doris Rita Smith) was born on 15 May, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, is an actress. Discover Doris Dowling's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Doris Rita Smith
Occupation actress
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 15 May, 1923
Birthday 15 May
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan, USA
Date of death 18 June, 2004
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Doris Dowling Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Doris Dowling height is 5' 3¾" (1.62 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 3¾" (1.62 m)
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Who Is Doris Dowling's Husband?

Her husband is Leonard B. Kaufman (21 April 1960 - 18 June 2004) ( her death) ( 1 child), Robert F. Blumofe (27 April 1956 - 9 March 1959) ( divorced), Artie Shaw (19 June 1952 - 16 April 1956) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

Family
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Husband Leonard B. Kaufman (21 April 1960 - 18 June 2004) ( her death) ( 1 child), Robert F. Blumofe (27 April 1956 - 9 March 1959) ( divorced), Artie Shaw (19 June 1952 - 16 April 1956) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Doris Dowling Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Doris Dowling worth at the age of 81 years old? Doris Dowling’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Doris Dowling's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

1923

One of four children, lovely Detroit-born actress Doris Dowling (born May 15, 1923) would follow older sister Constance Dowling (who died relatively young in 1969) into show business. Raised in New York City, she briefly spent some time with a San Francisco Folies Bergère company before returning to New York and studying at Hunter College.

1943

Following several years as a singing/dancing Broadway chorine in such musicals as Panama Hattie (debut at age 17), Banjo Eyes, Beat the Band and New Faces of 1943, Doris decided to pattern sister Constance's career formula by relocating to Hollywood and pursue films.

1945

After a couple of bit parts, she scored with the second femme role of a barfly, prostitute and enabler to fellow alcoholic Ray Milland in the sobering classic film The Lost Weekend (1945). That movie, which won "Best Picture" and "Best Actor" for Milland, was the first to deal with the harrowing effects of alcoholism.

1946

This success led to an equally choice victimy part in the Raymond Chandler film noir The Blue Dahlia (1946) starring Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake as Ladd's ill-fated wife. From there she was relegated to "B"-level post-war films.

1947

She co-starred with Kent Taylor in the crime mystery The Crimson Key (1947), but then found herself uncredited a year later in the Bing Crosby musical romancer The Emperor Waltz (1948). Seeing the writing on the wall, Doris (like sister Constance) decided to move and continue her movie career abroad.

1949

With her dark, earthy, exotic-eyed beauty, she complemented several dramas, including a starring role in the Italian classic Bitter Rice (1949) that also starred Vittorio Gassman and made an international sex star out of Silvana Mangano.

1950

Filmed entirely in Cuba, she then starred in the minor musical drama Sarumba (1950) playing a singer and love interest to handsome sailor Michael Whalen, followed by a second femme role in the Italian drama Alina (1950) starring rising goddess Gina Lollobrigida.

Doris' last starring film was in the romantic adventure Cuori sul mare (1950) (Hearts at Sea) with handsome Jacques Sernas.

1951

Before departing Italy, she also played Bianca in Orson Welles' troubled European production of Othello (1951), which was filmed in Italy and Morocco.

1952

Returning to the US by 1952, theater and TV would comprised much of Doris' later work. She appeared on several anthology programs, including "Armstrong Circle Theatre," "Goodyear Playhouse" and "Schlitz Playhouse," and guested on the popular dramatic shows of the day such as "Medic," "Cheyenne," "Richard Diamond, Private Detective," Mike Hammer," "Have Gun--Will Travel," "Checkmate," Shirley Temple's Storybook," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "Perry Mason," "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Bonanza," "Barnaby Jones," "The Dukes of Hazzard," and the mini-series "Scruples.

1954

Mother of Jonathan Shaw, born in 1954, from her marriage to Artie Shaw. He is now a famous tattoo artist who owned Manhattan's oldest tattoo parlor until 2004.

1964

" She also enjoyed a regular role on the Julie Newmar-hyped female robot sitcom My Living Doll (1964).

1973

In 1973, Doris returned to the stage and shared an Outer Critics Circle award for her performance in the all-star stage production of "The Women" on Broadway.

1977

Her final film roles were in The Car (1977) and Separate Ways (1981)Married three times, she was wife #7 to band leader Artie Shaw, her first husband, with whom she had a son, Jonathan Shaw.