Dorothy Peterson

Dorothy Peterson

Deceased · Born: Dec 25, 1897 · Died: Oct 3, 1979

Personal Details

BornDec 25, 1897 Hector, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Dorothy Peterson, a renowned actress of her time, was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1897, in the charming town of Hector, Minnesota, USA.

With a career spanning multiple decades, Peterson is perhaps best known for her captivating performances in iconic films such as Saboteur (1942),Dark Victory (1939),and Too Many Husbands (1940),showcasing her impressive range as an actress.

In her personal life, Peterson was married to the talented actor Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, a union that would last a lifetime.

Sadly, Peterson's life came to a close on October 3, 1979, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of cinema.

Career

1947
That Hagen Girl
That Hagen Girl as Minta Hagen
1946
Canyon Passage
Canyon Passage as Mrs. Dance (uncredited)
1944
This Is the Life
This Is the Life as Aunt Betsy
Faces in the Fog
Faces in the Fog as Mrs. Mason
1943
The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down as Mother (uncredited)
Air Force
Air Force as Mrs. Chester (uncredited)
This Is the Army
This Is the Army as Mrs. Nelson
1942
The Man in the Trunk
The Man in the Trunk as Lola DeWinters
Saboteur
Saboteur as Mrs. Mason
1941
Ride, Kelly, Ride
Ride, Kelly, Ride as Mrs. Martin
Uncle Joe
Uncle Joe as Margaret Day
1940
Women in War
Women in War as Sister Frances
Too Many Husbands
Too Many Husbands as Gertrude Houlihan
Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell as Cynthia Leonard
1939
The Flying Irishman
The Flying Irishman as Ma Corrigan
Dark Victory
Dark Victory as Miss Wainwright
1938
Girls on Probation
Girls on Probation as Jane Lennox
1937
Girl Loves Boy
Girl Loves Boy as Mrs. McCarthy
Confession
Confession as Mrs. Koslov
1936
The Country Doctor
The Country Doctor as Nurse Katherine Kennedy
Reunion
Reunion as Katherine Kennedy
The Devil Is a Sissy
The Devil Is a Sissy as Mrs. Jennie Stevens
1935
Pursuit
Pursuit as Mrs. McCoy
Sweepstake Annie
Sweepstake Annie as Mrs. Foster
Society Doctor
Society Doctor as Mrs. Harrigan
Laddie
Laddie as Mrs. Stanton
1934
Peck's Bad Boy
Peck's Bad Boy as Aunt Lily Clay
Treasure Island
Treasure Island as Mrs. Hawkins
Side Streets
Side Streets as Mrs. Richards
1933
The Mayor of Hell
The Mayor of Hell as Mrs. Smith
1932
The Beast of the City
The Beast of the City as Mary Fitzpatrick
Night World
Night World as Edith Blair
Payment Deferred
Payment Deferred as Annie Marble
Business and Pleasure
Business and Pleasure as Mrs. Jane Olsen Tinker
When a Feller Needs a Friend
When a Feller Needs a Friend as Mrs. Margaret Randall
Forbidden
Forbidden as Helen Grover
So Big!
So Big! as Maartje Pool
Call Her Savage
Call Her Savage as Silas' Wife
Emma
Emma as Mrs. Winthrop (uncredited)
Life Begins
Life Begins as A Patient
1931
Penrod and Sam
Penrod and Sam as Mary Schofield
Way Back Home
Way Back Home as Rose Clark
Up for Murder
Up for Murder as Mrs. Marshall
The Reckless Hour
The Reckless Hour as Mrs. Susie Jennison
1930
Mother's Cry
Mother's Cry as Mary Williams