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Tamara Dobson
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Dobson in Cleopatra Jones (1973)
Born
Tamara Janice Dobson

(1947-05-14)May 14, 1947
Died October 2, 2006(2006-10-02) (aged 59)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place Woodlawn Cemetery, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
Nationality American
Education Maryland Institute College of Art
Occupation
Years active 1969–1987
Known for Cleopatra Jones – Cleopatra Jones, Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Tamara Janice Dobson (May 14, 1947 – October 2, 2006) was an American actress and fashion model. Beginning her career in modeling during the late 1960s, Dobson became best known for her title role as government agent Cleopatra "Cleo" Jones the 1973 Blaxploitation film Cleopatra Jones and its 1975 sequel Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold.

Early life and education

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dobson was the second of four children born to Melvin and Evelyn Dobson (née Russell). Dobson started as a beautician. Dobson started her modeling career doing fashion shows at her school, Maryland Institute College of Art, where she also received her degree in fashion illustration. While studying, Dobson was discovered in 1969 and began to film commercials and modeled.

Career

After school, Dobson moved from Maryland to New York to model and act full-time. Dobson modeled for Jet Magazine sometime during her early modeling career. Dobson eventually became a fashion model for Vogue Magazine, in addition to modeling for Essence magazine. She was also in TV commercials for Revlon, Fabergé, and Chanel. Dobson is also recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "Tallest Leading Lady in Film", standing at 6 foot 2 inches. Aside from Cleopatra Jones, Dobson had roles in other films such as; Come Back, Charleston Blue, Chained Heat and Norman... Is That You?

Dobson also starred in episode 13 of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as Doctor Delora Bayliss and in Season 2 of Jason of Star Command.

Health and death

Dobson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000. She died on October 2, 2006, at Keswick Multi-Care Center in Baltimore, Maryland, of complications from pneumonia and multiple sclerosis, at age 59. Dobson never married or had children.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1972 Come Back, Charleston Blue Uncredited
1972 Fuzz Rochelle
1973 Cleopatra Jones Cleopatra "Cleo" Jones
1975 Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
1976 Norman... Is That You? Audrey
1977 Murder at the World Series Lisa TV movie
1979 Jason of Star Command Samantha 12 episodes
1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Delora Bayliss 1 episode
1983 Chained Heat Duchess
1984 Amazons Rosalund Joseph (final film role)

See also

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