Doris Dowling - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 15, 1923
Age	103
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Doris Dowling's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Pig
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Starring roles in 'The Lost Weekend' (1945), 'Bitter Rice' (1949), and appearances in numerous US television series.

Intro

Doris Dowling was an American film, television, and stage actress best known for her work during the 1940s and 1950s, notably starring in 'The Lost Weekend' and 'Bitter Rice.' Her career spanned both the United States and Italy, where she achieved fame in postwar cinema.

Early Life & Background

Doris Dowling was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was the younger sister of actress Constance Dowling. She moved to New York while young and began her career in show business as a chorus girl before transitioning to acting roles.

Career Highlights

• Breakthrough role in Billy Wilder's 'The Lost Weekend' (1945).
• Starred in the influential Italian neorealist film 'Bitter Rice' (Riso Amaro) (1949).
• Appeared in notable films such as 'The Blue Dahlia' (1946) and 'The Crimson Key' (1947).
• Worked extensively in Italian cinema during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
• Returned to the US and became a frequent guest star on American television shows such as 'Perry Mason,' 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents,' and 'The Andy Griffith Show.'

Trivia

• Sister of actress Constance Dowling.
• Married to bandleader Artie Shaw at one time.
• Received a Nastro d'Argento award for her role in 'Bitter Rice.'

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Dowling
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0235747/
3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Doris-Dowling