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Dora Doll
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Born
Dorothea Hermina Feinberg

(1922-05-19)19 May 1922
Berlin, Germany
Died 15 November 2015(2015-11-15) (aged 93)
Gard, France
Occupation Actress
Years active 1950–2006
Spouse(s)
  • Raymond Pellegrin
    (m. 1949; div. 1955)
  • (m. 1965; div. 1971)
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Dora Doll (born Dorothea Hermina Feinberg) was a famous French actress. She was born on May 19, 1922, in Berlin, Germany. Dora Doll became well-known for her many roles in movies and television shows. She acted for over 50 years, from 1950 to 2006. She passed away on November 15, 2015, in Gard, France, when she was 93 years old.

Dora Doll's Acting Career

Dora Doll started her acting journey in the 1940s. One of her first movie appearances was in the film Manon in 1949. She played the character Juliette in this movie.

She also appeared in other important films. In 1954, she played Lola in Touchez pas au grisbi. The next year, in 1955, she was Genisse in French Cancan. These roles helped her become a recognized actress.

Later Roles in Film and TV

Dora Doll continued to act in many different projects. In 1976, she was on French television in a series called Hôtel Baltimore. She played the role of Suzy in this show.

A year later, in 1977, she appeared in the movie Julia. In this film, she played a passenger who was with Lillian Hellman. Lillian Hellman was helping her friend Julia by carrying money through Nazi Germany. In 1982, Dora Doll also acted in That Night in Varennes.

Towards the end of the 1990s, she played a grandmother named Louise Chantreuil. This was in the popular TV series Tide of Life. Her long career showed her talent and dedication to acting.

Dora Doll's Personal Life

Dora Doll was married two times during her life. Her first husband was an actor named Raymond Pellegrin. They had a daughter together, whose name is Danielle. Later, she was married to François Deguelt.

In 1993, Dora Doll received a special award. It was called the "Prix Reconnaissance des cinéphiles" from Puget-Théniers. This award honored her amazing work throughout her acting career. In 2000, she was also made a Knight of France's National Order of Merit. This is a very high honor in France.

Dora Doll died peacefully at her home in Gard, France, on November 15, 2015. She left behind a legacy of many memorable performances.

Selected Movies and TV Shows

  • Beating Heart (1940)
  • Night in December (1940)
  • Devil and the Angel (1946)
  • Manon (1949)
  • Touchez pas au grisbi (1954)
  • French Cancan (1955)
  • Calle Mayor (1956)
  • The Young Lions (1958)
  • Any Number Can Win (1963)
  • Hôtel Baltimore (TV series, 1976)
  • Boomerang (1976)
  • Julia (1977)
  • That Night in Varennes (1982)
  • Tide of Life (TV series, 1998-2000)
  • Most Promising Young Actress (2000)
  • Hey Good Looking! (2006)

See also

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