About Rachel Rice Dooley
Lived 1890 – 1984 (aged 93). Rachel Rice Dooley was an American and British actor and comedian, known for Vaudeville.
Ray Dooley (née Rachel Rice Dool; died January 28, 1984) was a vaudeville performer in the Ziegfeld Follies with others including W. C. Fields, Will Rogers and Fanny Brice. From there she moved to other musical stage performances.
Biography Ray Dooley was born in Glasgow, Scotland as Rachel Rice Dool to Robert Rogers Dooley, an Irish-born circus clown. and Fanny Brice, among others. From there she moved to musical stage performances. and a daughter, Mary Maxine (later Mrs. Clark).
From 1919–34, Dooley teamed with Dowling for Ziegfeld Follies and in Thumbs Up in 1934, after which she retired. She came out of retirement in 1948 to appear in Hope's the Thing and Home Life of a Buffalo.
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Who was Rachel Rice Dooley?
Scottish actor, comedian and vaudeville
When was Rachel Rice Dooley born?
Rachel Rice Dooley was born on 30 October 1890 in Glasgow.
When did Rachel Rice Dooley die?
Rachel Rice Dooley died on 28 January 1984 in East Hampton.
What was Rachel Rice Dooley's occupation?
Rachel Rice Dooley was an actor and comedian.
What was Rachel Rice Dooley known for?
Rachel Rice Dooley was known for Vaudeville.
What nationality was Rachel Rice Dooley?
Rachel Rice Dooley was American and British.
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