Dorothi Fox

Dorothi Fox (January 8, 1930 – March 29, 2026) was an American actress who starred in television, film and on stage. Born in New York City, she started her career in African-American theatre before moving to the big screen in the 1970s appearing in blaxploitation films such as Come Back, Charleston Blue and The Wiz (1978) as well as the comedy Bananas (1971) and the political thriller Three Days of the Condor (1975). Her career continued into the 21st century with roles in television productions including the Onion News Network.

Early life Fox was born on January 8, 1930, and she hailed from the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan.

Career Fox began her career with the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) in 1966 as head usher. She made her debut on Broadway in “The Last of Mrs. Lincoln” by James Prideaux. She acted extensively with the New Federal Theatre of Woodie King Jr. and with numerous other theatrical troupes.

In the 2000s she achieved fame portraying the quick-witted political commentator Nancy Fichandler in the Onion News Network. Other television roles include Random Acts of Flyness and Orange is the New Black. The tragicomedy set in the American South follows the intergenerational experiences of an African-American family. She played the role of Lillie Mae.

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