The Grapes of Wrath
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Dorris Estelle Bowdon (December 27, 1914 – August 9, 2005) was an American actress, best known for her role as Rosasharn in The Grapes of Wrath [1] Early life. Dorris Estelle Bowdon was born on December 27, 1914, in Coldwater, Mississippi, one of seven children of Lillian and James Bowdon. She attended Louisiana State University. [1] Career.
Dorris Bowdon. Actress: The Grapes of Wrath. Dorris Bowdon was discovered by a scout from 20th Century Fox, after she had just won the Miss Memphis 1937 title. She went west to Hollywood, along with two other ingénues, Linda Darnell and Mary Healy, who to this day has remained her closest friend.
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- Coldwater, Mississippi, USA
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Aug 12, 2005 · Dorris Bowdon, a movie actress best remembered for her role in John Ford’s “The Grapes of Wrath” who left acting after she married that film’s screenwriter, has died. She was 90.
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Aug 13, 2005 · LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12 (AP) - Dorris Bowdon, a film actress of the 1930's and 40's and the widow of the writer and producer Nunnally Johnson, died on Tuesday at the Motion Picture Country House....
Aug 15, 2005 · 2005. August. 15. Dorris Bowdon, a movie actress best remembered for John Ford’s The Grapes of Wrath who left acting after she married that film’s screenwriter, died Tuesday. She was 90. Soon...
Aug 12, 2005 · "Grapes of Wrath" star Dorris Bowdon has died in Woodland Hills, Calif., at age 90, it was reported Friday. Bowdon died Tuesday at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital,...
Aug 9, 2005 · Known For. The Grapes of Wrath. Drums Along the Mohawk. Young Mr. Lincoln. The Moon Is Down. Down on the Farm. Acting. All. Department. Dorris Estelle Bowdon (December 27, 1914 – August 9, 2005) was an American actress, best known for her role as Rosasharn in The Grapes of Wrath.
