Quick Facts
Born:
1926-02-26
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
59 Total Roles
Doris Belack
Acting
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Biography
Doris Belack (February 26, 1926 – October 4, 2011) was an American character actress of stage, film and television. Belack played the formidable soap opera producer Rita Marshall in the 1982 comedy film Tootsie. Her other film credits included roles in Fast Forward (1985), Batteries Not Included (1987), Splash, Too (1988), She-Devil (1989), Opportunity Knocks (1990), What About Bob? (1991), Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult. (1994), Krippendorf's Tribe (1998), The Odd Couple II (1998) and Fail Safe (2000).
Her husband, producer Philip Rose, died on May 31, 2011, four months before her own death. They were married for 65 years and had no children.
Her husband, producer Philip Rose, died on May 31, 2011, four months before her own death. They were married for 65 years and had no children.
Known For
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Margaret Barry
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Dr. Roberts
Sex and the City
Lenore
Tootsie
Rita
What About Bob?
Dr. Catherine Tomsky
Prime
Blanche
*batteries not included
Mrs. Thompson
Law & Order
Margaret Barry
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Arranged MOVIE | Elona |
| 2005 | Prime MOVIE | Blanche |
| 2002 | Everwood TV | Ruth Hoffman |
| 2000 | Madigan Men TV | Self |
| 2000 | Fail Safe MOVIE | Mrs. Johnson |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Margaret Barry |
| 1999 | Doug's 1st Movie MOVIE | Mayor Tippi Dink (voice) |
| 1998 | Sex and the City TV | Lenore |
| 1998 | The Odd Couple II MOVIE | Blanche Madison Povitch |
| 1998 | Krippendorf's Tribe MOVIE | President Porter |