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Dody Goodman was listed as a television actor, voice actor and film actor. Dody Goodman was born on October 28, 1914 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Death is recorded on June 22, 2008, at the age of 93.
My Take
Dody Goodman strikes me as pure, irresistible charm. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she made her trademark high-pitched voice unforgettable, whether as the mother in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman or as a beloved fixture on The Tonight Show in the 1950s. Living from 1914 to 2008, she devoted nearly a full century to comedy and voice work, which I find genuinely impressive. I value character actors who lighten a room the instant they appear, easing the pressure on the leads. Goodman was clearly that kind of presence, and she earns my heartfelt salute as a quietly essential talent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dody Goodman
- Name (Japanese)
- ダディー・グッドマン
- Reading
- だでぃー・ぐっどまん
- Born
- October 28, 1914 – June 22, 2008
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / voice actor / film actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dody%20Goodman
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q767649
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dody Goodman born?
Born October 28, 1914.
When did Dody Goodman die?
Died June 22, 2008, aged 93.
Where was Dody Goodman from?
Dody Goodman was from Columbus, Ohio, United States.
What did Dody Goodman do?
Dody Goodman worked as actor, television actor, voice actor, film actor.
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