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Portrait of Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Bio: Dorothy Hackett McGuire (June 14, 1916 – September 13, 2001) was an American actress from the 1940s to 1990. Some of her movies include: Gentleman's Agreement (nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award for this film), The Enchanted Cottage, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, and Old Yeller (as the mother)

Born: Wed, Jun 14 1916

Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Death: Thu, Sep 13 2001

Dorothy McGuire is 85 years old

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Poster of Swiss Family Robinson: Adventure in the Making

Swiss Family Robinson: Adventure in the Making

Dorothy McGuire would have been no older than 85 in Swiss Family Robinson: Adventure in the Making as 'Self (archive)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 07 2002

Poster of The Last Best Year

The Last Best Year

Dorothy McGuire was 74 in The Last Best Year as 'Anne'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1990

Poster of Caroline?

Dorothy McGuire was 73 in Caroline? as 'Flora Atkins'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 1990

Poster of I Never Sang for My Father

I Never Sang for My Father

Dorothy McGuire was 72 in I Never Sang for My Father as 'Margaret Garrison'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1988

Poster of Summer Heat

Dorothy McGuire was 70 in Summer Heat as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1987

Poster of American Geisha

American Geisha

Dorothy McGuire was 70 in American Geisha as 'Ann Suzuki'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1986

Poster of Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2

Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2

Dorothy McGuire was 69 in Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2 as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 28 1986

Poster of Between the Darkness and the Dawn

Between the Darkness and the Dawn

Dorothy McGuire was 69 in Between the Darkness and the Dawn as 'Beryl Foster'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1985

Poster of Amos

Dorothy McGuire was 69 in Amos as 'Hester Farrell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of Ghost Dancing

Dorothy McGuire was 66 in Ghost Dancing as 'Sarah Bowman'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 30 1983

Poster of The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel

Dorothy McGuire was 62 in The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel as 'Effie Webb'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1979

Poster of The Runaways

Dorothy McGuire was 58 in The Runaways as 'Angela Lakey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1975

Poster of Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Dorothy McGuire was 57 in Jonathan Livingston Seagull as 'Mother (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 1973

Poster of Another Part of the Forest

Another Part of the Forest

Dorothy McGuire was 56 in Another Part of the Forest as 'Lavinia Hubbard'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 1972

Poster of She Waits

Dorothy McGuire was 55 in She Waits as 'Sarah Wilson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1972

Poster of Flight of the Doves

Flight of the Doves

Dorothy McGuire was 54 in Flight of the Doves as 'Granny O'Flaherty'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1971

Poster of The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Dorothy McGuire was 48 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'The Virgin Mary'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1965

Poster of Summer Magic

Dorothy McGuire was 47 in Summer Magic as 'Mrs. Margaret Carey'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1963

Poster of Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Dorothy McGuire was 45 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961

Poster of Susan Slade

Dorothy McGuire was 45 in Susan Slade as 'Leah Slade'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1961

Poster of Swiss Family Robinson

Swiss Family Robinson

Dorothy McGuire was 44 in Swiss Family Robinson as 'Mother'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1960

Poster of Escape to Paradise/Water Birds

Escape to Paradise/Water Birds

Dorothy McGuire was 44 in Escape to Paradise/Water Birds

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1960

Poster of The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

Dorothy McGuire was 44 in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs as 'Cora Flood'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1960

Poster of A Summer Place

Dorothy McGuire was 43 in A Summer Place as 'Sylvia Hunter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1959

Poster of This Earth Is Mine

This Earth Is Mine

Dorothy McGuire was 43 in This Earth Is Mine as 'Martha Fairon'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1959

Poster of The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker

The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker

Dorothy McGuire was 42 in The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker as 'Mrs. Emily 'Ma' Pennypacker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1959

Poster of Old Yeller

Dorothy McGuire was 41 in Old Yeller as 'Katie Coates'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1957

Poster of The Best Doggoned Dog in the World

The Best Doggoned Dog in the World

Dorothy McGuire was 41 in The Best Doggoned Dog in the World as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1957

Poster of Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

Dorothy McGuire was 40 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Eliza Birdwell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1956

Poster of Trial

Dorothy McGuire was 39 in Trial as 'Abbe Nyle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1955

Poster of Three Coins in the Fountain

Three Coins in the Fountain

Dorothy McGuire was 37 in Three Coins in the Fountain as 'Miss Frances'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1954

Poster of Make Haste to Live

Make Haste to Live

Dorothy McGuire was 37 in Make Haste to Live as 'Crystal Benson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1954

Poster of Invitation

Dorothy McGuire was 35 in Invitation as 'Ellen Pierce'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 1952

Poster of I Want You

Dorothy McGuire was 35 in I Want You as 'Nancy Greer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1951

Poster of Callaway Went Thataway

Callaway Went Thataway

Dorothy McGuire was 35 in Callaway Went Thataway as 'Deborah Patterson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1951

Poster of Mister 880

Dorothy McGuire was 34 in Mister 880 as 'Ann Winslow'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1950

Poster of Mother Didn't Tell Me

Mother Didn't Tell Me

Dorothy McGuire was 33 in Mother Didn't Tell Me as 'Jane Morgan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1950

Poster of The Art Director

The Art Director

Dorothy McGuire was 33 in The Art Director as 'Self / Kathy Lacy (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1949

Poster of Gentleman's Agreement

Gentleman's Agreement

Dorothy McGuire was 31 in Gentleman's Agreement as 'Kathy Lacy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1947

Poster of Till the End of Time

Till the End of Time

Dorothy McGuire was 30 in Till the End of Time as 'Pat Ruscomb'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 23 1946

Poster of Claudia and David

Claudia and David

Dorothy McGuire was 29 in Claudia and David as 'Claudia Naughton'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1946

Poster of The Spiral Staircase

The Spiral Staircase

Dorothy McGuire was 29 in The Spiral Staircase as 'Helen'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 06 1946

Poster of The Enchanted Cottage

The Enchanted Cottage

Dorothy McGuire was 28 in The Enchanted Cottage as 'Laura Pennington'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1945

Poster of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Dorothy McGuire was 28 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Katie Nolan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 1945

Poster of Reward Unlimited

Reward Unlimited

Dorothy McGuire was 27 in Reward Unlimited as 'Peggy'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1944

Poster of Claudia

Dorothy McGuire was 27 in Claudia as 'Claudia'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Highway to Heaven

Highway to Heaven

Dorothy McGuire was 68+ in Highway to Heaven

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984

Poster of St. Elsewhere

Dorothy McGuire was 66+ in St. Elsewhere

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982

Poster of Hotel

Dorothy McGuire was 66+ in Hotel

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982

Poster of Little Women

Dorothy McGuire was 62+ in Little Women as 'Marmee March'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1978

Poster of The Love Boat

Dorothy McGuire was 61+ in The Love Boat as 'Hanna Hamilton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Poster of Rich Man, Poor Man

Rich Man, Poor Man

Dorothy McGuire was 59+ in Rich Man, Poor Man as 'Mary Jordache'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976

Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

Dorothy McGuire was 56+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973

Poster of Climax!

Dorothy McGuire was 38+ in Climax! as 'Janet Spence, Miranda'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954

Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Dorothy McGuire was 35+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Flora Atkins'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951

Poster of Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre

Dorothy McGuire was 34+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Jody Norris'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950

Poster of What's My Line?

What's My Line?

Dorothy McGuire was 33+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents

Robert Montgomery Presents

Dorothy McGuire was 33+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as 'Judith Traherne'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950