Dorothy Adams

Dorothy Adams

Deceased · Born: Jan 8, 1900 · Died: Mar 16, 1988

Personal Details

BornJan 8, 1900 Hannah, North Dakota, USA
Relatives
  • Christine Cahill (Grandchild)

Biography

Dorothy Adams, a talented actress, was born on January 8, 1900, in the charming town of Hannah, North Dakota, USA, which is situated in the heart of the American Midwest, roughly 2,000 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean. She would go on to have a illustrious career in Hollywood, appearing in a wide range of films that showcased her exceptional acting abilities.

Some of her most notable roles include her portrayal of a supporting character in the critically acclaimed drama "The Best Years of Our Lives" in 1946, which starred Fredric March, Dana Andrews, and Harold Russell, and was directed by William Wyler. Her performance in this film earned her widespread recognition and acclaim within the film industry.

In the 1950s, Adams continued to build upon her reputation as a versatile and skilled actress by appearing in films such as "The Killing" in 1956, a crime thriller directed by Stanley Kubrick, and "The Ten Commandments" in 1956, an epic historical drama directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Her ability to adapt to a wide range of genres and characters made her a sought-after talent in Hollywood.

In her personal life, Adams was married to actor Byron Foulger, with whom she shared a loving and supportive partnership. Together, they navigated the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, and Adams continued to hone her craft, taking on a variety of roles that showcased her remarkable range as an actress.

Sadly, Adams' life came to a close on March 16, 1988, at the age of 88, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite her passing, her legacy as a talented and dedicated actress continues to be celebrated by film enthusiasts and historians alike.

Career

1991
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as actress 'Laura' (archive footage) (uncredited)
1975
Peeper
Peeper as Mrs. Prendergast
1969
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys as Mrs. Pierce (uncredited)
1960
From the Terrace
From the Terrace as Mrs. Benziger
1958
Unwed Mother
Unwed Mother as Martha Pauley
Gunman's Walk
Gunman's Walk as Martha Stotheby
The Big Country
The Big Country as Hannassey Woman
1957
Hot Rod Rumble
Hot Rod Rumble as Ma Crawford
The Buckskin Lady
The Buckskin Lady as Mrs. Adams
An Affair to Remember
An Affair to Remember as Mother at Rehearsal (uncredited)
3:10 to Yuma
3:10 to Yuma as Mrs. Potter (uncredited)
1956
The Broken Star
The Broken Star as Mrs. Trail
Johnny Concho
Johnny Concho as Sarah Dark
These Wilder Years
These Wilder Years as Aunt Martha
The Killing
The Killing as Mrs. Ruthie O'Reilly
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments as Slave Woman / Hebrew at Golden Calf / Hebrew at Rameses' Gate
1955
The Prodigal
The Prodigal as Carpenter's Wife
Rose Marie
Rose Marie as Townswoman
1952
The Winning Team
The Winning Team as Ma Alexander
Fort Osage
Fort Osage as Mrs. Winfield
Carrie
Carrie as Mrs. Meeber - Carrie's Mother
The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth as Sam's Wife (uncredited)
1951
Home Town Story
Home Town Story as Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
1950
The Outriders
The Outriders as Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
The Jackpot
The Jackpot as Saleslady (uncredited)
1949
He Walked by Night
He Walked by Night as Milk Customer
Not Wanted
Not Wanted as Mrs. Kelton
Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah as Screaming Temple Spectator (uncredited)
1948
The Sainted Sisters
The Sainted Sisters as Widow Davitt
1947
The Foxes of Harrow
The Foxes of Harrow as Mrs. Sara Fox (uncredited)
Unconquered
Unconquered as Woman at Fort Pitt (uncredited)
1946
The Inner Circle
The Inner Circle as Emma Wilson
Miss Susie Slagle's
Miss Susie Slagle's as Mrs. Johnson
A Boy and His Dog
A Boy and His Dog as Mrs. Allen
Sentimental Journey
Sentimental Journey as Martha (uncredited)
O.S.S.
O.S.S. as Claudette (uncredited)
Nocturne
Nocturne as Angry Apartment House Tenant (uncredited)
1945
Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel as Stella's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
The Falcon in San Francisco
The Falcon in San Francisco as Chambermaid (uncredited)
Keep Your Powder Dry
Keep Your Powder Dry as WAC Seamstress #2 (uncredited)
1944
Laura
Laura as Laura's Maid Bessie Clary (uncredited)
Bathing Beauty
Bathing Beauty as Ms. Hanney (uncredited)
Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away as Nurse (uncredited)
1943
So Proudly We Hail!
So Proudly We Hail! as Lt. Irma Emerson
1942
Lady Gangster
Lady Gangster as Deaf Annie
Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American as Nurse (uncredited)
1941
Highway West
Highway West as Wife (uncredited)
Whistling in the Dark
Whistling in the Dark as Mrs. Farrell (uncredited)
One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven as Woman Behind Hope at Baptism (uncredited)
The Flame of New Orleans
The Flame of New Orleans as Giraud's Cousin Sybil
Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road as Susie Mae (uncredited)
Penny Serenade
Penny Serenade as Mother in Stalled Car (uncredited)
1940
The Fight for Life
The Fight for Life as The Young Woman
We Who Are Young
We Who Are Young as Bellevue Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
Babies for Sale
Babies for Sale as Mother in Dr. Gaines' Office
Untamed
Untamed as 3rd Nurse (uncredited)
Lucky Partners
Lucky Partners as Maid at Ethel's (uncredited)
1939
A Child Is Born
A Child Is Born as Nurse (uncredited)
On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time as Florist (uncredited)
Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare as Jenny's Mother (uncredited)
Bachelor Mother
Bachelor Mother as Secretary (uncredited)
Ninotchka
Ninotchka as Swana's Maid Jacqueline (uncredited)
The Women
The Women as Miss Atkinson (uncredited)
1938