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Dorothy Vaughan

Bio: Dorothy Vaughan (November 5, 1890 – March 15, 1955) was an American actress. She appeared in more than 143 films and television
Born: Mon, Nov 03 1890
Birthplace: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Death: Tue, Mar 15 1955
Dorothy Vaughan is 64 years old
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Poster of The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Dorothy Vaughan was 61 in The Merry Widow as 'Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1952
Poster of Three Husbands
Three Husbands
Dorothy Vaughan was 60 in Three Husbands as 'Maid (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1950
Poster of Chain Gang
Chain Gang
Dorothy Vaughan was 59 in Chain Gang as 'Mrs. Briggs (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1950
Poster of Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
Dorothy Vaughan was 59 in Pretty Baby as 'Subway Commuter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1950
Poster of A Wonderful Life
A Wonderful Life
Dorothy Vaughan was 59 in A Wonderful Life
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1950
Poster of Rider from Tucson
Rider from Tucson
Dorothy Vaughan was 59 in Rider from Tucson as 'Mrs. Brigitte O'Rielly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1950
Poster of Take One False Step
Take One False Step
Dorothy Vaughan was 58 in Take One False Step as 'Leona (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1949
Poster of Home in San Antone
Home in San Antone
Dorothy Vaughan was 58 in Home in San Antone as 'Ma Gibson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1949
Poster of Fighting Fools
Fighting Fools
Dorothy Vaughan was 58 in Fighting Fools as 'Mrs. Higgins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1949
Poster of I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes
I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes
Dorothy Vaughan was 57 in I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes as 'Mrs. Alvin (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1948
Poster of The Bishop's Wife
The Bishop's Wife
Dorothy Vaughan was 57 in The Bishop's Wife as 'Delia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1947
Poster of The Lady from Shanghai
The Lady from Shanghai
Dorothy Vaughan was 57 in The Lady from Shanghai as 'Old Woman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1947
Poster of Big Town After Dark
Big Town After Dark
Dorothy Vaughan was 57 in Big Town After Dark as 'Charwoman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1947
Poster of Lured
Lured
Dorothy Vaughan was 56 in Lured as 'Mrs. Miller (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1947
Poster of Robin Hood Of Texas
Robin Hood Of Texas
Dorothy Vaughan was 56 in Robin Hood Of Texas as 'Mrs. O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1947
Poster of The Egg and I
The Egg and I
Dorothy Vaughan was 56 in The Egg and I as 'Emmy'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1947
Poster of The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass
Dorothy Vaughan was 56 in The Sea of Grass as 'Mrs. Hodges (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1947
Poster of Trail to San Antone
Trail to San Antone
Dorothy Vaughan was 56 in Trail to San Antone as 'The Commodore'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1947
Poster of The Man I Love
The Man I Love
Dorothy Vaughan was 56 in The Man I Love as 'Lucy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1946
Poster of That Brennan Girl
That Brennan Girl
Dorothy Vaughan was 56 in That Brennan Girl as 'Mrs. Reagan, Denny's Mother'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1946
Poster of The Bamboo Blonde
The Bamboo Blonde
Dorothy Vaughan was 55 in The Bamboo Blonde as 'Mom'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1946
Poster of They Made Me a Killer
They Made Me a Killer
Dorothy Vaughan was 55 in They Made Me a Killer as 'Nancy, Henry's wife'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1946
Poster of Up Goes Maisie
Up Goes Maisie
Dorothy Vaughan was 55 in Up Goes Maisie as 'Landlady (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1946
Poster of Adventure
Adventure
Dorothy Vaughan was 55 in Adventure as 'Mrs. Ludlow (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1945
Poster of The Town Went Wild
The Town Went Wild
Dorothy Vaughan was 54 in The Town Went Wild as 'Nurse Irma Reeves'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of The Mummy's Ghost
The Mummy's Ghost
Dorothy Vaughan was 53 in The Mummy's Ghost as 'Ada Blake (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1944
Poster of It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow
Dorothy Vaughan was 53 in It Happened Tomorrow
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1944
Poster of Moonlight in Vermont
Moonlight in Vermont
Dorothy Vaughan was 53 in Moonlight in Vermont as 'Mrs. Costello'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Hit the Ice
Hit the Ice
Dorothy Vaughan was 52 in Hit the Ice as 'Nurse #1 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 1943
Poster of Keep 'Em Slugging
Keep 'Em Slugging
Dorothy Vaughan was 52 in Keep 'Em Slugging as 'Mrs. Meegan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1943
Poster of Once Upon a Honeymoon
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Dorothy Vaughan was 52 in Once Upon a Honeymoon as 'Katie's Mother (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1942
Poster of Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim
Dorothy Vaughan was 52 in Gentleman Jim as 'Ma Corbett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1942
Poster of The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees
Dorothy Vaughan was 51 in The Pride of the Yankees as 'Eleanor's Landlady (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1942
Poster of The Magnificent Ambersons
The Magnificent Ambersons
Dorothy Vaughan was 51 in The Magnificent Ambersons as 'Mrs. Johnson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1942
Poster of The Incredible Stranger
The Incredible Stranger
Dorothy Vaughan was 51 in The Incredible Stranger as 'Mrs. Brewster (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1942
Poster of Lady Gangster
Lady Gangster
Dorothy Vaughan was 51 in Lady Gangster as 'Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1942
Poster of Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Dorothy Vaughan was 51 in Wild Bill Hickok Rides as 'Mrs. O'Leary'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1942
Poster of Go West, Young Lady
Go West, Young Lady
Dorothy Vaughan was 51 in Go West, Young Lady as 'Townswoman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1941
Poster of One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven
Dorothy Vaughan was 50 in One Foot in Heaven as 'Mrs. Ehrlich (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941
Poster of Three Girls About Town
Three Girls About Town
Dorothy Vaughan was 50 in Three Girls About Town as 'Mrs. McDougall, scrubwoman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1941
Poster of Manpower
Manpower
Dorothy Vaughan was 50 in Manpower as 'Mrs. Boyle (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1941
Poster of Bad Men of Missouri
Bad Men of Missouri
Dorothy Vaughan was 50 in Bad Men of Missouri as 'Mrs. Dalton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1941
Poster of The Strawberry Blonde
The Strawberry Blonde
Dorothy Vaughan was 50 in The Strawberry Blonde as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of Secret Evidence
Secret Evidence
Dorothy Vaughan was 50 in Secret Evidence as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1941
Poster of Kitty Foyle
Kitty Foyle
Dorothy Vaughan was 50 in Kitty Foyle as 'Mary (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of The Old Swimmin' Hole
The Old Swimmin' Hole
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in The Old Swimmin' Hole
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1940
Poster of The Ape
The Ape
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in The Ape as 'Mother Clifford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1940
Poster of Diamond Frontier
Diamond Frontier
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in Diamond Frontier as 'Mrs. Willem'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1940
Poster of Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in Foreign Correspondent as 'Jones' Mother (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1940
Poster of They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in They Drive by Night as 'Courtroom Matron (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of Hot Steel
Hot Steel
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in Hot Steel as 'Mrs. Morrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940
Poster of An Angel from Texas
An Angel from Texas
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in An Angel from Texas as 'Mrs. Rogers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1940
Poster of The House Across the Bay
The House Across the Bay
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in The House Across the Bay as 'Prisoner's Wife on Ferry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1940
Poster of Glove Slingers
Glove Slingers
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in Glove Slingers as 'Mary Kelly (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of First Love
First Love
Dorothy Vaughan was 49 in First Love as 'Ollie, Mrs. Clinton's Maid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939
Poster of Espionage Agent
Espionage Agent
Dorothy Vaughan was 48 in Espionage Agent as 'Stout Woman Bumped by Garrett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1939
Poster of The Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask
Dorothy Vaughan was 48 in The Man in the Iron Mask as 'Midwife'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1939
Poster of Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln
Dorothy Vaughan was 48 in Young Mr. Lincoln as 'Apple Pie Baker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1939
Poster of Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare
Dorothy Vaughan was 48 in Calling Dr. Kildare as 'Mother of Baby Vaughan (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1939
Poster of Within the Law
Within the Law
Dorothy Vaughan was 48 in Within the Law as 'Miss McGuinness - Prison Matron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1939
Poster of Gambling Ship
Gambling Ship
Dorothy Vaughan was 48 in Gambling Ship
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1938
Poster of Little Orphan Annie
Little Orphan Annie
Dorothy Vaughan was 48 in Little Orphan Annie as 'Mrs. Milligan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938
Poster of Slander House
Slander House
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Slander House as 'Mrs. Horton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 1938
Poster of Billy The Kid Returns
Billy The Kid Returns
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Billy The Kid Returns
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 1938
Poster of Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Boy Meets Girl as 'Happy's Nurse'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1938
Poster of The Chaser
The Chaser
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in The Chaser as 'Woman Auto Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1938
Poster of Cowboy from Brooklyn
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Cowboy from Brooklyn as 'Fat Woman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1938
Poster of A Criminal Is Born
A Criminal Is Born
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in A Criminal Is Born as 'Martha Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1938
Poster of Little Miss Thoroughbred
Little Miss Thoroughbred
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Little Miss Thoroughbred as 'Mrs. O'Reilly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1938
Poster of Assassin of Youth
Assassin of Youth
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Assassin of Youth as 'Mrs. Mary Barry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1938
Poster of Here's Flash Casey
Here's Flash Casey
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Here's Flash Casey as 'Mrs. O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1938
Poster of Quick Money
Quick Money
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Quick Money as 'Lyda Tompkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1937
Poster of Telephone Operator
Telephone Operator
Dorothy Vaughan was 47 in Telephone Operator as 'Mrs. Molloy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1937
Poster of The Life of the Party
The Life of the Party
Dorothy Vaughan was 46 in The Life of the Party as 'Dressmaker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1937
Poster of Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
Dorothy Vaughan was 46 in Mr. Dodd Takes the Air as 'Marjorie's Neighbor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1937
Poster of Hoosier Schoolboy
Hoosier Schoolboy
Dorothy Vaughan was 46 in Hoosier Schoolboy as 'Miss Hodges the School Mistress'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1937
Poster of Slim
Slim
Dorothy Vaughan was 46 in Slim as 'Older Nurse'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1937
Poster of Michael O'Halloran
Michael O'Halloran
Dorothy Vaughan was 46 in Michael O'Halloran as 'Mrs. Tolliver'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1937
Poster of That Man's Here Again
That Man's Here Again
Dorothy Vaughan was 46 in That Man's Here Again as 'Mrs. Matthews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1937
Poster of Black Legion
Black Legion
Dorothy Vaughan was 46 in Black Legion as 'Mrs. Grogan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1937
Poster of Love Begins at Twenty
Love Begins at Twenty
Dorothy Vaughan was 45 in Love Begins at Twenty as 'Evalina 'Evie' Gillingwater'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1936
Poster of Times Square Playboy
Times Square Playboy
Dorothy Vaughan was 45 in Times Square Playboy as 'Mrs.Nellie Calhoun'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1936
Poster of I Married a Doctor
I Married a Doctor
Dorothy Vaughan was 45 in I Married a Doctor as 'Hospital Nurse'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 1936
Poster of Mary Burns, Fugitive
Mary Burns, Fugitive
Dorothy Vaughan was 45 in Mary Burns, Fugitive as 'Irish matron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935

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 The Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Show
Dorothy Vaughan was 62+ in The Abbott and Costello Show as 'Sarah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Dorothy Vaughan was 61+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Mrs. Mack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952