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Dorothy Dells

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
16Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 16, 1928
Birth Place: Medford, Oregon, USA

Dorothy Dells Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dorothy Dells reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dorothy Dells's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 6% of Dorothy Dells's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains When Hell Was in Session, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dorothy Dells Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
When Hell Was in Session (1979) movie poster
★7.0

When Hell Was in Session: This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal P

When Hell Was in Session

1979•Drama
★6.2
Death Warrant (1990) movie poster
★6.2

Death Warrant: Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, L

Death Warrant

1990•Action
★6.1
The Scarlett O'Hara War (1980) movie poster
★6.1

The Scarlett O'Hara War: The trials and tribulations of David O. Selznick as he attempts to find an actress to play the role of Scarlett O'Hara i

The Scarlett O'Hara War

1980•Drama
★5.4
Summer Dreams: The Story of The Beach Boys (1990) movie poster
★5.4

Summer Dreams: The Story of The Beach Boys: Dramatization looks at the tumultuous relationship that existed between rock group The Beach Boy's Brian and Dennis Wils

Summer Dreams: The Story of The Beach Boys

1990•TV Movie
★5.2
An Eye for an Eye (1981) movie poster
★5.2

An Eye for an Eye: Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after h

An Eye for an Eye

1981•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Dorothy Dells has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Brain Smasher... A Love Story Miss Bellows Flop Similar →
1993 Arcade Mrs. Weaver Flop Similar →
1990 Death Warrant Helen Vogler Average Similar →
1990 Summer Dreams: The Story of The Beach Boys Audree Wilson Flop Similar →
1985 Echo Park Consulate Secretary Flop Similar →
1985 Love, Mary Beatrice Symes Flop Similar →
1985 Challenge of a Lifetime Dr. Jackson Flop Similar →
1983 Another Woman's Child Nurse Flop Similar →
1982 Marian Rose White Miss Simms Flop Similar →
1981 An Eye for an Eye Cab driver Flop Similar →
1980 The Scarlett O'Hara War Myron Selznick's Secretary (uncredited) Average Similar →
1980 The Boy Who Drank Too Much Duty Nurse Flop Similar →
1979 When Hell Was in Session Woman Shopper Hit Similar →
1978 Outside Chance O'Brien's Secretary Flop Similar →
1975 They Only Come Out at Night Woman Pharmacist Flop Similar →
1974 Can Ellen Be Saved? Phone Operator (voice) Flop Similar →

Dorothy Dells - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Dells?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Dells is "When Hell Was in Session" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Dells acted in?

Dorothy Dells has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Dells?

Other notable films include "Death Warrant", "The Scarlett O'Hara War", and "Summer Dreams: The Story of The Beach Boys".

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