Dorothy Hart American film actress who played mainly supporting roles Date of Birth: 04.04.1922 Country: USA

Biography of Dorothy Hart

Dorothy Hart was an American film actress, primarily known for her supporting roles. She was born on April 4, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio. As a young girl, Dorothy started her career as a model, appearing in advertisements and posing for magazine covers such as 'Cosmopolitan', 'McCalls', and 'Esquire'.

After graduating from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor's degree, Dorothy gained experience at the Cleveland Playhouse theater school and decided to pursue a singing career. However, her plans changed when she won the national contest "Cover Girl of 1944," beating 20,000 other contestants. Her photo was sent to a newspaper friend who forwarded it to Columbia Pictures, leading to her signing a contract with the company in 1946.

Despite being considered one of the best supporting actresses of her time, Dorothy often appeared in films categorized as "B" movies. Her notable works include her debut in the 1947 western film "Gunfighters," alongside Randolph Scott and Barbara Britton, and the classic film noir "The Naked City" in 1948, where she played Howard Duff's fiancée. In 1952, Dorothy grew tired of Hollywood and refused further offers, choosing to move to New York.

Ironically, in the same year, the magazine 'Photoplay' named Dorothy Hart as one of the "10 Most Promising Actresses in Hollywood" and awarded her the 'Golden Key' statuette. In New York, Dorothy appeared in television series and game shows while also dedicating her time to the United Nations and the Red Cross. She worked on child projects within the United Nations and attended meetings with Eleanor Roosevelt in New York. In 1959, Dorothy became a UN observer for the United States at a meeting in Geneva.

Dorothy Hart married Frederick Pitters, a military pilot, in 1954, and they had a son named Douglas. They divorced in 1965. She passed away on June 11, 2004, at the age of 82, in Asheville, North Carolina. Dorothy Hart's decision to leave her acting career early to work with the United Nations gave her life a meaningful purpose, and she never regretted her choice.