Dorothea Neumann

Dorothea Neumann, sometimes referred to as Dorothy Neumann or Dorothy Newman was an American character actress. Her career spanned six decades and encompassed television, film and theatre work.

Dorothea Neumann
Born(1914-01-26)January 26, 1914
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 20, 1994(1994-05-20) (aged 80)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Years active1944-1991

A native of New York, Neumann began her career in theatre. She was one of the proprietors/performers at the Turnabout Theatre in the 1940s and 1950s. She began appearing on screens in the mid-1940s,[1] featuring in over 130 film and television projects, usually in small supporting roles. In 1962 Neumann appeared as Martha on the TV western The Virginian in the episode titled "Big Day, Great Day." She was especially known for playing characters in the horror and fantasy genres, such as witches, crones and gypsies. Notable projects included the films Sorry, Wrong Number, The Terror, Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow and The Snake Pit. On the small screen, she featured in television projects such as the Twilight Zone (Mr Bevis), Leave It To Beaver (Community Chest),The Addams Family (Morticia Joins the Ladies League), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (The Iowa Scuba Affair), The Andy Griffith Show (Ellie for Council, A Plaque for Mayberry and Deputy Otis all as Rita Campbell) and Hank.[2]

Personal life

Neumann never married.

Death

She died of pulmonary complications in 1994. She was survived by two nieces, two nephews and seven great nieces and nephews.[3]

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References
  1. "Dorothy Neumann 1914-1994". Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  2. "Hollywood Biography & Filmography". Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  3. "Obituary Los Angeles Times 1994". Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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