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Helen Doss(1915-2013)

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Helen Doss was born on 9 August 1915 in Sanderstead, Surrey, England, UK. She was a writer, known for Playhouse 90 (1956), The Family Nobody Wanted (1975) and You Bet Your Life (1950). She was married to Roger Reed and Carl Doss. She died on 12 April 2013 in Spring Valley, California, USA.
BornAugust 9, 1915
DiedApril 12, 2013(97)
BornAugust 9, 1915
DiedApril 12, 2013(97)
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Known for

Playhouse 90 (1956)
Playhouse 90
8.3
TV Series
  • Writer
The Family Nobody Wanted (1975)
The Family Nobody Wanted
7.9
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1975
Groucho Marx in You Bet Your Life (1950)
You Bet Your Life
8.5
TV Series
  • Self - Adoptive Mother of 12

Credits

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Writer

  • The Family Nobody Wanted (1975)
    The Family Nobody Wanted
    7.9
    TV Movie
    • book
    • 1975
  • Playhouse 90 (1956)
    Playhouse 90
    8.3
    TV Series
    • book
    • 1956

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Mrs. Doss
  • Born
    • August 9, 1915
    • Sanderstead, Surrey, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 12, 2013
    • Spring Valley, California, USA
  • Spouses
      Roger Reed1984 - March 18, 2013 (his death)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    She and her husband Carl adopted 12 children, each with different races and ethnic backgrounds.

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