Dorothy Comingore

Born: 1913-08-24

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Mary Louise Comingore, best known professionally as Dorothy Comingore (August 24, 1913 – December 30, 1971), was an American film actress. She is best known for starring as Susan Alexander Kane in Citizen Kane (1941), the critically acclaimed debut film of Orson Welles. In earlier films she was credited as Linda Winters, and she had appeared on the stage as Kay Winters. Her career ended when she was caught up in the Hollywood blacklist. She declined to answer questions when she was called before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1952.

Known For

Citizen Kane
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Golden Boy
Any Number Can Play
Comet Over Broadway
Good Girls Go to Paris
The Hairy Ape
Scandal Sheet
The Big Night
Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise

Top Movie Credits

Citizen Kane Susan Alexander Kane
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Woman at Station (uncredited)
Golden Boy Fight Spectator
Comet Over Broadway Mrs. McDermott
Good Girls Go to Paris Tearoom Hostess (uncredited)
The Hairy Ape Helen Parker
Scandal Sheet Marjorie Lawe (as Linda Winters)
The Big Night Julie Rostina
Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise June Jenkins (uncredited)