About Don Dorrell
Lived 1928 – 1978 (aged 49). Don Dorrell was an actor.
Life and career Dorrell was born in Brownsville, Texas, He attended and graduated from Notre Dame High School. After graduating, He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. and Roger in the film Tammy Tell Me True. Other film appearances included the roles of Stoney Jackson in When the Girls Take Over, Payne in Ensign Pulver, and Private Hoxie in None but the Brave. He also guest-starred in an episode of the NBC sitcom television series Hazel. In 1962, he survived a plane crash in the sea off Avalon, California.
Dorrell retired from acting in 1965, last appearing in the film That Darn Cat!.
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Who was Don Dorrell?
actor (1928–1978)
When was Don Dorrell born?
Don Dorrell was born on 6 October 1928 in United States.
When did Don Dorrell die?
Don Dorrell died on 10 April 1978 in Topeka.
What was Don Dorrell's occupation?
Don Dorrell was an actor.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Dorrell. https://biography.guide/don-dorrell/
MLA: "Don Dorrell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-dorrell/.
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