Ann Doran

Ann Doran (July 28, 1911 – September 19, 2000) was an American character actress. She appeared in over 500 television and film roles between 1936 and 1988, frequently playing mothers, secretaries, or other supportive female roles.

Doran began her career in radio before transitioning to film, often uncredited. She steadily built a resume through the 1940s and 1950s, becoming a familiar face on both the big and small screens. Some of her notable film appearances include Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Giant (1956), and The Man Who Understood Women (1959).

In television, Doran was a ubiquitous presence, guest-starring in numerous popular shows across various genres. Her credits include appearances on The Donna Reed Show, Dennis the Menace, Leave It to Beaver, The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, Bewitched, The Brady Bunch, and Little House on the Prairie. She was known for her reliable and professional performances, consistently delivering believable and relatable characters.

Doran continued working in television throughout the 1970s and 1980s, making her final screen appearance in 1988. She passed away in 2000 at the age of 89. Her extensive body of work cemented her legacy as a prolific and versatile character actress in the golden age of Hollywood.