Dorothy MaloneAKA:
Dorothy Eloise Maloney
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Dorothy Maloney
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01/30/1925 Birthplace:
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biography
Signed out of Southern Methodist University at age 18 by RKO, brunette (later blonde) leading lady Dorothy Malone made her film debut in "The Falcon and the Co-Ed" under her real last name Maloney. When she moved to Warner Bros. in 1945, she dropped the "y" and soon made her first impact as a nymphomaniac entertaining Humphrey Bogart one thundery afternoon in "The Big Sleep" (1946). Early in her career, her roles consisted mainly of standard pretty girl leads, but it was as a fine dramatic actress that she made her mark, gaining acclaim in the 1950s for her strong, sensual portrayals of
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Year
Milestone
As a child, worked as a model and appeared regularly in school plays
At age 18 was spotted by a talent agent while performing in a college play at Southern Methodist University; put under contract by RKO
1943
Film debut as Dorothy Maloney in "Falcon and the Co-Eds"
1945
Joined Warner Bros. and changed billing to Dorothy Malone
1946
Had first impact as brunette nymphomaniac who lets down her hair and entertains Humphrey Bogart one thundery afternoon in "The Big Sleep"
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