Arlene Dahl

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.

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Filmography (70 Appearances)

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

2021

Private Screenings: Robert Osborne

2014

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression

2009

Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals

2008

Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys

2006

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

2003

Glorious Technicolor

1998

Air America

1998

That's Entertainment! III

1994

Renegade

1992

Vicki!

1992

Night of the Warrior

1991

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

1987

That's Dancing!

1985

Night of 100 Stars

1982

The Love Boat

1977

That's Entertainment!

1974

The Deadly Dream

1971

V.I.P. Schaukel

1971

Love, American Style

1969

Katmandu

1969

Land Raiders

1969

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Mondo Hollywood

1967

The Ponies

1967

Kisses for My President

1964

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963

Burke's Law

1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1959

Riverboat

1959

The David Susskind Show

1959

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957

Fortune Is a Woman

1957

The Steve Allen Show

1956

Wicked as They Come

1956

Tony Awards

1956

Slightly Scarlet

1956

Bengal Brigade

1954

Woman's World

1954

The Diamond Queen

1953

Here Come the Girls

1953

The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse

1953

Sangaree

1953

Desert Legion

1953

Jamaica Run

1953

The Oscars

1953

The Ford Television Theatre

1952

Caribbean

1952

No Questions Asked

1951

Inside Straight

1951

Watch the Birdie

1950

Lux Video Theatre

1950

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950

Three Little Words

1950

The Bob Hope Show

1950

The Outriders

1950

Your Show of Shows

1950

What's My Line?

1950

Ambush

1950

Reign of Terror

1949

Scene of the Crime

1949

A Southern Yankee

1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

The Bride Goes Wild

1948

My Wild Irish Rose

1947

Life with Father

1947 Debut

Golden Globe Awards

1944
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