Dorothy Steel (actress) facts for kids

Dorothy Steel (born February 23, 1926 – died October 15, 2021) was an American actress. She became famous for her roles in big movies like Black Panther and Jumanji: The Next Level. What's really cool is that she started her acting career when she was 88 years old!

Dorothy Steel was born in Detroit, Michigan. She lived there for many years. Later, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to be closer to her son and grandson. Before becoming an actress, she worked for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a long time. She retired from that job in 1984.

In 2014, when she was 88, Dorothy started acting in plays at a community center. Soon after, she began getting roles in movies and TV shows made nearby. She quickly became known for her kind and wise characters. Dorothy Steel passed away at her home in Detroit in 2021, when she was 95 years old.

Dorothy Steel's Movie Roles

Dorothy Steel appeared in several popular films and TV shows. She often played older, respected characters. Her most famous roles include:

• Black Panther (2018) – She played a wise Merchant Tribe Elder.
• Poms (2019) – She played a character named Dorris.
• Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) – She was a Village Elder in this adventure movie.
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – This was her last movie role, released after she passed away. The film was dedicated to her memory.

She also appeared in other films and TV series, like Saints & Sinners and Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses.