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Tamara Dobson(1947-2006)

  • Actress
  • Make-up Department
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Bobby Canavarro and Tamara Dobson in Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975)
When fellow operatives (and childhood friends) Matthew Johnson and Melvin Johnson disappear during an undercover mission in Hong Kong, Cleopatra Jones (Tamara Dobson) travels there to find them.
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Tamara Dobson was born on 14 May 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She was an actress, known for Cleopatra Jones (1973), Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975) and Chained Heat (1983). She died on 2 October 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
BornMay 14, 1947
DiedOctober 2, 2006(59)
BornMay 14, 1947
DiedOctober 2, 2006(59)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Shelley Winters and Tamara Dobson in Cleopatra Jones (1973)
Cleopatra Jones
5.9
  • Cleopatra Jones
  • 1973
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975)
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
5.6
  • Cleopatra Jones
  • 1975
Chained Heat (1983)
Chained Heat
5.0
  • Duchess
  • 1983
Norman... Is That You? (1976)
Norman... Is That You?
5.8
  • Audrey
  • 1976

Credits

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Actress

  • Stella Stevens and Tamara Dobson in Amazons (1984)
    Amazons
    4.3
    TV Movie
    • Rosalund Joseph
    • 1984
  • Chained Heat (1983)
    Chained Heat
    5.0
    • Duchess
    • 1983
  • Gil Gerard and Erin Gray in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Dr. Delora Bayliss
    • 1980
  • James Doohan, Craig Littler, and Susan Pratt in Jason of Star Command (1978)
    Jason of Star Command
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Samantha
    • 1979
  • Murder at the World Series (1977)
    Murder at the World Series
    5.3
    TV Movie
    • Lisa
    • 1977
  • Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson in Sanford and Son (1972)
    Sanford and Son
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Charlie Phillips (uncredited)
    • 1977
  • Norman... Is That You? (1976)
    Norman... Is That You?
    5.8
    • Audrey
    • 1976
  • Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975)
    Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
    5.6
    • Cleopatra Jones
    • 1975
  • Shelley Winters and Tamara Dobson in Cleopatra Jones (1973)
    Cleopatra Jones
    5.9
    • Cleopatra Jones
    • 1973
  • Fuzz (1972)
    Fuzz
    5.5
    • Rochelle (as Tamara)
    • 1972
  • Godfrey Cambridge and Raymond St. Jacques in Come Back Charleston Blue (1972)
    Come Back Charleston Blue
    6.5
    • (uncredited)
    • 1972

Makeup Department

  • Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975)
    Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
    5.6
    • makeup artist: Cleopatra Jones
    • 1975

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Tamara
  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • May 14, 1947
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • October 2, 2006
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA(pneumonia and multiple sclerosis)
  • Children
    • None
  • Relatives
    • Darilyn Dobson(Sibling)
  • Other works
    TV commercial: Faberge "Tigress" perfume.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    The "Guinness Book of World Records" recognizes the 6'2" Dobson as the tallest leading lady ever in film.
  • Trademark
    Statuesque, model-like figure

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