Artist Profile

Arlene Dahl

Biography

Arlene Carol Dahl (August 11, 1925 – November 29, 2021) was an American actress active in films from the late 1940s. She was one of the last surviving stars from the Classical Hollywood cinema era. She was also an author and entrepreneur. She founded two companies, Arlene Dahl Enterprises and Dahlia, a fragrance company. Born in Minnesota to parents of Norwegian descent, Dahl started her acting career in musicals before transitioning to film, where she gained significant roles in MGM productions such as "My Wild Irish Rose" (1947) and "The Bride Goes Wild" (1948). Dahl also starred in adventure films, notably "Caribbean Gold" (1952) and "Desert Legion" (1953). Despite her acting success, Dahl faced financial challenges, declaring bankruptcy in 1981. She then entered the field of astrology, writing a syndicated column and operating a premium phoneline company. She also wrote numerous books on beauty and astrology. In her personal life, Dahl had six husbands, including actors Lex Ba...

Born
1925-08-11
From
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Known For

Top 40 Movies
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Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

2003

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No Questions Asked

1951

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Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

2021

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Journey to the Center of the Earth

1959

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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression

2009

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Wicked as They Come

1956

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Land Raiders

1969

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Mondo Hollywood

1967

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Jamaica Run

1953

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Life with Father

1947

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The Ponies

1967

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The Outriders

1950

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Three Little Words

1950

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Reign of Terror

1949

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The Diamond Queen

1953

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Night of 100 Stars

1982

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Ambush

1950

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That's Entertainment!

1974

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Fortune Is a Woman

1957

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Bengal Brigade

1954

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Night of the Warrior

1991

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Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

1987

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That's Dancing!

1985

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That's Entertainment! III

1994

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Woman's World

1954

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Glorious Technicolor

1998

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A Southern Yankee

1948

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Here Come the Girls

1953

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Katmandu

1969

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Kisses for My President

1964

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Desert Legion

1953

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Scene of the Crime

1949

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Slightly Scarlet

1956

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Private Screenings: Robert Osborne

2014

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The Bride Goes Wild

1948

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My Wild Irish Rose

1947

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The Deadly Dream

1971

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Sangaree

1953

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Inside Straight

1951

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Caribbean

1952