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Doris Belack
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Belack in 1990
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| Born | February 26, 1926 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | October 4, 2011 (aged 85) New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1955–2011 |
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Philip Rose
(m. 1946; died 2011) |
Doris Belack (February 26, 1926 – October 4, 2011) was an American actress. She was known for playing many different types of supporting characters on stage, in movies, and on television. This kind of actress is often called a character actress.
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Who Was Doris Belack?
Doris Belack was an American actress. She had a long career that lasted from 1955 to 2011. She appeared in many popular TV shows and movies. She was especially good at playing strong, memorable characters.
Her Early Life
Doris Belack was born on February 26, 1926. Her family lived in New York City, U.S. Her parents, Isaac and Bertha Belack, were immigrants from Russia. Doris also had an older sister.
Starting Her Acting Journey
Doris Belack started acting right after she finished high school. She joined a summer stock theater company. This is a group that puts on plays during the summer months. It was a great way for her to begin her acting career.
For many years, Doris Belack was a familiar face on TV. She often appeared in soap operas. These are long-running TV shows with many episodes. They usually focus on the daily lives and dramatic events of a group of characters.
She was the first actress to play Anna Wolek Craig on One Life to Live. She played this role for almost ten years. She also appeared in Another World and The Doctors. Later, she had a regular role as the mayor of Pine Valley on All My Children.
Famous TV Shows and Movies
Doris Belack also acted in many movies. One of her most famous movie roles was in the 1982 comedy film Tootsie. She played Rita Marshall, a powerful soap opera producer. The movie starred Dustin Hoffman.
Her other movie roles included parts in Batteries Not Included (1987) and What About Bob? (1991). She also appeared in Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994).
On television, Belack played the main character in a short-lived sitcom called Baker's Dozen. She played Florence Baker, a tough police captain. She also guest-starred on an episode of The Golden Girls in 1985. She played Gloria, the sister of Dorothy Zbornak, a character played by Bea Arthur.
Playing Judge Margaret Barry
From 1990 to 2001, Doris Belack had a recurring role on Law & Order. She also appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She played Judge Margaret Barry, a character known for being tough and sharp-tongued.
Belack also used her voice for animated shows and video games. She voiced Maureen McReary in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV. She also provided the voices for Mrs. Dink and Mrs. Wingo in the Nickelodeon show Doug. Her last TV appearance was in 2003 on an episode of Sex and the City.
Her Family Life and Passing
Doris Belack was married to Philip Rose, a theatrical producer. They were married for 65 years. Philip Rose passed away on May 31, 2011. Doris Belack passed away a few months later, on October 4, 2011. She was 85 years old. She died in New York City, where she was born. They did not have any children.
