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Tamara Dobson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 14, 1947 |
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| Died | October 02, 2006 (age 59) |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Tamara Dobson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Leading role as Cleopatra Jones in "Cleopatra Jones" (1973) and "Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold" (1975). |
Intro
Tamara Dobson was an American actress and model best known for her starring role as Cleopatra Jones in the blaxploitation films of the 1970s.
Early Life & Background
Tamara Dobson was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she studied fashion illustration. Before her acting career, she worked successfully as a fashion model for major brands and magazines.
Career Highlights
- Starred as the title character in "Cleopatra Jones" (1973) and its sequel "Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold" (1975)
- Appeared in films including "Come Back, Charleston Blue" (1972) and "Chained Heat" (1983)
- Made guest appearances on television series such as "Jason of Star Command" (1978-1979)
Trivia
- Tamara Dobson was over 6 feet tall, making her one of the tallest leading ladies in Hollywood during her career.
- She began her career as a model and appeared in Vogue, Essence, and Ebony magazines.
- She passed away in 2006 from complications related to pneumonia and multiple sclerosis.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Tamara Dobson born?
Tamara Dobson was born the 14 May 1947.
Where is Tamara Dobson from?
Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 14th, 1947, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 14th, 1947 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford
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