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Dorothy Wellman (born Dorothy Rae Coonan; November 25, 1913 – September 16, 2009) was an American actress and dancer. Wellman was the widow of film director William Wellman, to whom she was married from 1934 until his death in 1975. Wellman cast her in several of his films.
Dorothy Coonan Wellman was born on 25 November 1913 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. She was an actress, known for Wild Boys of the Road (1933), Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick (1995) and This Is Your Life (1950). She was married to William A. Wellman.
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- January 1, 1
- Brentwood, California, USA
Dorothy Coonan was one of Busby Berkeley's principal chorus dancers who had performed in such films as Whoopee! (1930) and 42nd Street (1933) when she met the director William...
Dorothy Coonan Wellman was born on November 25, 1913 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. She was an actress, known for Wild Boys of the Road (1933), Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick (1995) and This Is Your Life (1950). She was previously married to William A. Wellman.
- November 25, 1913
- September 16, 2009
Sep 16, 2009 · Dorothy Coonan Wellman was an American actress and dancer who appeared in several films directed by her husband William Wellman. She also danced in early talkies such as The Broadway Melody and 42nd Street, and was choreographed by Busby Berkeley.
Dorothy Wellman (born Dorothy Rae Coonan; November 25, 1913 – September 16, 2009) was an American actress and dancer. Wellman was the widow of film director William Wellman, to whom she was married from 1934 until his death in 1975. Wellman cast her in several of his films.
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Watch a video tribute to Dorothy Coonan Wellman, one of the last living Busby Berkley dancers of the Golden Hollywood era. Produced by her relatives, the video celebrates her life and career as a dancer and choreographer.
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