Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Deceased · Born: Jun 14, 1916 · Died: Sep 13, 2001

Personal Details

BornJun 14, 1916 Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Parents
  • Thomas Johnson McGuire
  • Isabelle Mary Flaherty

Biography

Dothyor Hackett McGuire, a renowned American actress, embarked on a illustrious career spanning over four decades, from the 1940s to the 1990s. Her extensive filmography boasts an impressive array of critically acclaimed movies, including the notable "Gentleman's Agreement", for which she received a Best Actress Academy Award nomination.

In addition to her impressive work in the film industry, McGuire also appeared in several notable films, such as "The Enchanted Cottage", "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", and "Old Yeller", in which she played the role of a mother.

Throughout her remarkable career, McGuire consistently demonstrated her versatility and range as an actress, earning her a reputation as a talented and dedicated performer. Her legacy continues to be celebrated to this day, and her contributions to the world of cinema remain an enduring testament to her skill and artistry.

Sadly, Dorothy Hackett McGuire passed away on September 13, 2001, at the age of 85, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of film and entertainment.

Career

{"id":85799,"title":"Caroline?","year":"1990","character":"Flora Atkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/caroline","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85799.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85799.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Caroline?
Caroline? as Flora Atkins
{"id":159874,"title":"The Last Best Year","year":"1990","character":"Anne","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-best-year","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159874.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159874.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":60115,"title":"Summer Heat","year":"1987","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/summer-heat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60115.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Summer Heat
Summer Heat as Narrator
{"id":62398,"title":"Between the Darkness and the Dawn","year":"1985","character":"Beryl Foster","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/between-the-darkness-and-the-dawn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62398.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62398.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":62544,"title":"Amos","year":"1985","character":"Hester Farrell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/amos","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62544.jpg"},"released":1}
Amos
Amos as Hester Farrell
{"id":9948,"title":"Highway to Heaven","year":1985,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/highway-to-heaven","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9948.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":80889,"title":"The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel","year":"1979","character":"Effie Webb","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-incredible-journey-of-doctor-meg-laurel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80889.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80889.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":103831551,"title":"Little Women","year":1978,"character":"Marmee March","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/little-women-1978","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831551.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831551.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Little Women
Little Women as Marmee March
{"id":10178,"title":"Rich Man, Poor Man","year":1976,"character":"Mary Jordache","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/rich-man-poor-man","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10178.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10178.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man as Mary Jordache
{"id":164587,"title":"The Runaways","year":"1975","character":"Angela Lakey","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-runaways-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164587.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164587.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Runaways
The Runaways as Angela Lakey
{"id":86549,"title":"Jonathan Livingston Seagull","year":"1973","character":"Mother (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/jonathan-livingston-seagull","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86549.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86549.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":86722,"title":"She Waits","year":"1972","character":"Sarah Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/she-waits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86722.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
She Waits
She Waits as Sarah Wilson
{"id":64916,"title":"Flight of the Doves","year":"1971","character":"Granny O'Flaherty","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/flight-of-the-doves","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64916.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64916.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Flight of the Doves
Flight of the Doves as Granny O'Flaherty
{"id":65526,"title":"The Greatest Story Ever Told","year":"1965","character":"The Virgin Mary","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-greatest-story-ever-told","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65526.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65526.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":14864,"title":"Summer Magic","year":"1963","character":"Mrs. Margaret Carey","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/summer-magic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/lll0a8279ik0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/lll0a8279ik0.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Summer Magic
Summer Magic as Mrs. Margaret Carey
{"id":30635,"title":"Susan Slade","year":"1961","character":"Leah Slade","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/susan-slade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30635.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30635.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Susan Slade
Susan Slade as Leah Slade
{"id":3634,"title":"Swiss Family Robinson","year":"1960","character":"Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/swiss-family-robinson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7vbsb86erj80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7vbsb86erj80.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
{"id":66240,"title":"The Dark at the Top of the Stairs","year":"1960","character":"Cora Flood","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-dark-at-the-top-of-the-stairs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66240.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66240.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66373,"title":"A Summer Place","year":"1959","character":"Sylvia Hunter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-summer-place","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66373.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
A Summer Place
A Summer Place as Sylvia Hunter
{"id":66407,"title":"The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker","year":"1959","character":"Mrs. Emily 'Ma' Pennypacker","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-remarkable-mr-pennypacker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66407.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66407.jpg"},"released":1}
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker as Mrs. Emily 'Ma' Pennypacker
{"id":186528,"title":"This Earth Is Mine","year":"1959","character":"Martha Fairon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/this-earth-is-mine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186528.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186528.jpg"},"released":1}
This Earth Is Mine
This Earth Is Mine as Martha Fairon
{"id":3642,"title":"Old Yeller","year":"1957","character":"Katie Coates","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/old-yeller","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/495j12hd2me0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/495j12hd2me0.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Old Yeller
Old Yeller as Katie Coates
{"id":66869,"title":"Friendly Persuasion","year":"1956","character":"Eliza Birdwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/friendly-persuasion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66869.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66869.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion as Eliza Birdwell
{"id":67089,"title":"Trial","year":"1955","character":"Abbe Nyle","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/trial","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67089.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67089.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Trial
Trial as Abbe Nyle
{"id":67291,"title":"Three Coins in the Fountain","year":"1954","character":"Miss Frances","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/three-coins-in-the-fountain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4kukjvu9n7j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4kukjvu9n7j0.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
{"id":67486,"title":"Make Haste to Live","year":"1954","character":"Crystal Benson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/make-haste-to-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67486.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67486.jpg"},"released":1}
Make Haste to Live
Make Haste to Live as Crystal Benson
{"id":103831568,"title":"Climax!","year":1954,"character":"Janet Spence","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/climax","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831568.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831568.jpg"},"released":1}
Climax!
Climax! as Janet Spence
{"id":67934,"title":"Invitation","year":"1952","character":"Ellen Pierce","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/invitation-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67934.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67934.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Invitation
Invitation as Ellen Pierce
{"id":68423,"title":"Callaway Went Thataway","year":"1951","character":"Deborah Patterson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/callaway-went-thataway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68423.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway as Deborah Patterson
{"id":68330,"title":"I Want You","year":"1951","character":"Nancy Greer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/i-want-you-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68330.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68330.jpg"},"released":1}
I Want You
I Want You as Nancy Greer
{"id":174560,"title":"Mother Didn't Tell Me","year":"1950","character":"Jane Morgan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mother-didnt-tell-me-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174560.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174560.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
{"id":68739,"title":"Mister 880","year":"1950","character":"Ann Winslow","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mister-880","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68739.jpg"},"released":1}
Mister 880
Mister 880 as Ann Winslow
{"id":14874,"title":"Gentleman's Agreement","year":"1947","character":"Kathy Lacy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gentlemans-agreement","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2eed0t3cptg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2eed0t3cptg0.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
{"id":69885,"title":"Till the End of Time","year":"1946","character":"Pat Ruscomb","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/till-the-end-of-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69885.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69885.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
{"id":70011,"title":"Claudia and David","year":"1946","character":"Claudia Naughton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/claudia-and-david","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70011.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70011.jpg"},"released":1}
Claudia and David
Claudia and David as Claudia Naughton
{"id":70170,"title":"The Spiral Staircase","year":"1946","character":"Helen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-spiral-staircase-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70170.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70170.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":35058,"title":"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn","year":"1945","character":"Katie Nolan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-tree-grows-in-brooklyn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1c0hcgvah0g8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1c0hcgvah0g8.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
{"id":70234,"title":"The Enchanted Cottage","year":"1945","character":"Laura Pennington","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-enchanted-cottage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70234.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70234.jpg"},"released":1}
The Enchanted Cottage
The Enchanted Cottage as Laura Pennington
{"id":70997,"title":"Claudia","year":"1943","character":"Claudia","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/claudia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70997.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Claudia
Claudia as Claudia
{"id":204818,"title":"Hollywood: The Selznick Years","year":"1961","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hollywood-the-selznick-years","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204818.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204818.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
{"id":194515,"title":"Disneyland","year":"1957","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/disneyland-1957-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_194515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_194515.jpg"},"released":1}
1957