Dorothy Abbott: Dorothy Abbott. Actress: Dragnet. Perennial starlet Dorothy Abbott was a sexy, vivacious, wide-smiling model, showgirl and actress who could brighten up a room. Unfortunately, her cinematic offerings wound up being pretty minimal and her last years were marred by depression and, ultimately, a tragic end. She was born Dorothy E. Abbott on December 16, 1920, in Kansas City, Missouri and started her career off as a chorine with Earl Carroll and...
Known For: Dragnet (Ann Baker), A Virgin in Hollywood (Darla Sloan), South Pacific (Nurse in Thanksgiving Show), Red, Hot and Blue (The Queen)