About
Actress who appeared in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and Swiss Family Robinson.
Before Fame
She started acting on stage at the Omaha Community Playhouse in Omaha, Nebraska.
Trivia
She was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category for her role in the 1947 film Gentlemen's Agreement.
Family Life
She was married to photographer John Swope from 1943 until his death in 1979 and they had two children.
Associated With
She got her start in films by producer David O. Selznick, who was impressed by her work on Broadway and brought her to Hollywood.
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Dorothy McGuire Highlights
