Dorothy Dean

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

9Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 22, 1932

Birth Place: White Plains, New York

About Dorothy Dean

Dorothy Dean was an African American socialite, connected to Andy Warhol's The Factory—for which she appeared in the films Batman Dracula, Space, My Hustler, Afternoon, and Chelsea Girls.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dorothy Dean reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Dorothy Dean's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dorothy Dean remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Start Cheering, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dorothy Dean Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dorothy Dean's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Start Cheering: After retiring from movies to get an education, a man discovers his ex-staff is trying to have him expelled.

Start Cheering

1938•Comedy

★5.7

★5.7

Dreaming Out Loud: Lum and Abner work at a general store in Arkansas. There they get involved in some misadventures with the locals.

Dreaming Out Loud

1940•Comedy

★5.6

★5.6

Chelsea Girls: Lacking a formal narrative, Warhol's mammoth film follows various residents of the Chelsea Hotel in 1966 New York City.

Chelsea Girls

1966•Drama

★5.3

★5.3

My Hustler: Set on Fire Island, My Hustler depicts competition over the affections of a young male hustler among a straight woman, a

My Hustler

1966•Drama

★4.1

★4.1

Batman Dracula: Batman Dracula is a 1964 black and white American film produced and directed by Andy Warhol, without the permission of D

Batman Dracula

1964•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dorothy Dean.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1967	Superartist	Self	Flop	Similar →
1966	Chelsea Girls	Self	Average	Similar →
1966	My Hustler	Woman with Lipstick	Flop	Similar →
1965	Afternoon	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Space	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Batman Dracula	-	Flop	Similar →
1940	Dreaming Out Loud	Little Girl	Average	Similar →
1938	Start Cheering	Girl	Hit	Similar →
1926	Hoboken to Hollywood	Minor Role	Flop	Similar →

Dorothy Dean - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Dean?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Dean is "Start Cheering" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Dean acted in?

Dorothy Dean has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Dean?

Other notable films include "Dreaming Out Loud", "Chelsea Girls", and "My Hustler".