Arlene Dahl
Known for: Acting
Born: August 11, 1925
Died: November 29, 2021
Place of birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Arlene Carol Dahl (August 11, 1925 – November 29, 2021) was an American actress active in films from the late 1940s. She was one of the last surviving stars from the Classical Hollywood cinema era. She was also an author and entrepreneur. She founded two companies, Arlene Dahl Enterprises and Dahlia, a fragrance company. Born in Minnesota to parents of Norwegian descent, Dahl started her acting career in musicals before transitioning to film, where she gained significant roles in MGM productions such as "My Wild Irish Rose" (1947) and "The Bride Goes Wild" (1948). Dahl also starred in adventure films, notably "Caribbean Gold" (1952) and "Desert Legion" (1953). Despite her acting success, Dahl faced financial challenges, declaring bankruptcy in 1981. She then entered the field of astrology, writing a syndicated column and operating a premium phoneline company. She also wrote numerous books on beauty and astrology. In her personal life, Dahl had six husbands, including actors Lex Barker and Fernando Lamas, and was the mother to three children the eldest of whom is actor Lorenzo Lamas. She lived between New York City and West Palm Beach, Florida, until her death in 2021. Description above from the Wikipedia article Arlene Dahl, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Filmography
43 movies · 27 TV shows, newest first
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Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
2021
7.3
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
2014
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
2009
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Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals
2008NR
Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys
2006
7.0
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
2003
6.9
Glorious Technicolor
1998
5.8
Air America
1998
7.1
That's Entertainment! III
1994
6.7
Renegade
19926.5
Vicki!
1992
4.8
Night of the Warrior
1991
6.0
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
1987
6.9
That's Dancing!
1985
5.8
Night of 100 Stars
1982
6.3
The Love Boat
1977
7.4
That's Entertainment!
1974
7.0
The Deadly Dream
19718.0
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
6.2
Love, American Style
1969
4.9
Katmandu
1969
5.6
Land Raiders
1969
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
6.7
Mondo Hollywood
1967
5.2
The Ponies
1967
7.6
Kisses for My President
19645.9
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
6.3
Burke's Law
1963
6.8
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
6.9
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959
6.5
Riverboat
1959
7.0
The David Susskind Show
19597.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
6.8
Fortune Is a Woman
1957
6.2
The Steve Allen Show
1956
5.0
Wicked as They Come
1956
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Tony Awards
1956
6.3
Slightly Scarlet
1956
5.2
Bengal Brigade
1954
7.2
Woman's World
1954
7.0
The Diamond Queen
1953
4.6
Here Come the Girls
19538.5
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
1953
6.8
Sangaree
1953
6.1
Desert Legion
1953
5.8
Jamaica Run
1953
7.0
The Oscars
1953
7.8
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
6.3
Caribbean
1952
6.1
No Questions Asked
1951
4.9
Inside Straight
1951
5.5
Watch the Birdie
19506.7
Lux Video Theatre
1950
6.9
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
6.3
Three Little Words
1950
7.0
The Bob Hope Show
1950
7.2
The Outriders
1950
7.3
Your Show of Shows
1950
7.0
What's My Line?
1950
5.4
Ambush
1950
6.8
Reign of Terror
1949
6.1
Scene of the Crime
1949
5.7
A Southern Yankee
1948
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
6.7
The Bride Goes Wild
1948
6.0
My Wild Irish Rose
1947
6.7
Life with Father
1947
7.0
Golden Globe Awards
1944