Arlene Dahl

Arlene Dahl

1925-08-11 – 2021-11-29 (age 96) Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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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 Barker and Fernando Lamas, and was the mother to three children the eldest of whom is actor Lorenzo Lamas. She lived between New York City and West Palm Beach, Florida, until her death in 2021.

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Known For

Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth

1959

as Carla Göteborg

That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III

1994

as (archive footage)

The Outriders
The Outriders

1950

as Jen Gort

A Southern Yankee
A Southern Yankee

1948

as Sallyann Weatharby

Mondo Hollywood
Night of 100 Stars
That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!

1974

as (archive footage) (uncredited)

Jamaica Run
Jamaica Run

1953

as Ena Dacey

Caribbean
Caribbean

1952

as Christine Barclay McAllister

The Deadly Dream
The Deadly Dream

1971

as Connie

Life with Father
Life with Father

1947

as Girl at Delmonico's (uncredited)

Land Raiders
Land Raiders

1969

as Martha Carden

Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror

1949

as Madeleine

Woman's World
Woman's World

1954

as Carol Talbot

Inside Straight
Inside Straight

1951

as Lily Douvane

Ambush
Ambush

1950

as Ann Duverall

That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!

1985

as From 'Three Little Words' (archive footage)