- Born
- Died
- Birth nameTamara Janice Dobson
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Tamara Dobson was born on May 14, 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 October 2, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
- ChildrenNone
- RelativesDarilyn Dobson(Sibling)
- Statuesque, model-like figure
- The "Guinness Book of World Records" recognizes the 6'2" Dobson as the tallest leading lady ever in film.
- A former fashion model who appeared in "Vogue", "Essence", "Mademoiselle", "Redbook" and "Ebony" magazines, she made a brief dent in 1970s blaxploitation flicks.
- Received a special tribute as part of the Annual Memorial tribute at The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007).
- Prior to making films, she appeared in some 25 television commercials.
- Started working life as a licensed beautician. She also held a degree in fashion illustration from the Maryland Institute of Art.
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