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Dorothy Provine was born on January 20, 1935 in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States. Dorothy Provine was a singer, television actor and film actor. Death is recorded on April 25, 2010, at the age of 75. Education on record includes Lincoln High School and University of Washington.
My Take
What draws me to Dorothy Provine is the contrast between her frontier-town birthplace in Deadwood and the polished Warner Bros. glamour she stepped into. She was a genuine triple threat, singing, dancing and acting at a time when studios churned through young talent fast. Landing the lead in The Bonnie Parker Story and staying busy across television tells me she had real staying power, not just a pretty face. I admire performers from that black-and-white era who carved out distinct screen personas, and Provine strikes me as one of those bright, capable presences who deserves to be remembered well beyond her own time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dorothy Provine
- Name (Japanese)
- ドロシー・プロヴァイン
- Reading
- どろしー・ぷろゔぁいん
- Born
- January 20, 1935 – April 25, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Deadwood, South Dakota, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Lincoln High School
- University
- University of Washington
3. Links
4. 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 Dorothy Provine born?
Born January 20, 1935.
When did Dorothy Provine die?
Died April 25, 2010, aged 75.
Where was Dorothy Provine from?
Dorothy Provine was from Deadwood, South Dakota, United States.
What did Dorothy Provine do?
Dorothy Provine worked as actor, singer, television actor, film actor.
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