Quick Facts
Born:
1914-10-28
Birthplace:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Credits:
44 Total Roles
Dody Goodman
Acting
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Biography
Dody Goodman (October 28, 1914 – June 22, 2008) was an American character actress. She played the mother of the title character in the television series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, her distinctive high-pitched voice announcing the show's title at the beginning of each episode. She was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show in the 1950s, and cast member of The Mary Tyler Moore Hour in 1979. Aside from film and television appearances, she also voiced Miss Miller in the television series Alvin and the Chipmunks and the film spin-off The Chipmunk Adventure. She also played on Punky Brewster, as Punky's teacher.
Known For
Grease
Blanche Hodel
Splash
Mrs. Stimler
Grease 2
Secretary Blanche Hodel
Murder, She Wrote
Beverly Hills
Silent Movie
Tourist Woman (uncredited)
Diff'rent Strokes
Sophia Drummond
Private Resort
Mrs. Rawlings
Cool as Ice
Mae
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Grease Story MOVIE | Blanche Hodel (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Black Ribbon MOVIE | Aunt Gayle |
| 1996 | Boston Common TV | Mrs. Gunderson |
| 1995 | Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare MOVIE | Grandma Dotty Dooley |
| 1995 | Cops n Roberts MOVIE | Self |
| 1994 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: Love Potion #9 MOVIE | Miss Miller (voice) |
| 1993 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin's Christmas Carol MOVIE | Miss Miller (voice) |
| 1992 | Samantha MOVIE | Mrs. Higgins |
| 1992 | Frozen Assets MOVIE | Mrs. Patterson |
| 1992 | Here and Now TV | William Grandmother |