Introduction
Dolores Sutton (born Dolores Lila Silverstein, February 4, 1927 – May 11, 2009) was an American actress, writer and playwright. Her career spanned seven decades and encompassed television, stage and movie roles.
Early life
Born in New York City to Benjamin and Mary Silverstein, Sutton graduated from New York University in 1948 with a B.A. in Philosophy.
Writing
While working on her master's degree, Sutton wrote a radio script (Siblings), sold it to NBC, and landed the voice role. This started her career as an actress and writer. She was also a playwright.
Acting stage
Sutton played lead roles in three Broadway plays.
- 1960: Rhinoceros as Daisy
- 1961: General Seeger as The Woman
- 1994: My Fair Lady as Mrs. Higgins
Her Off-Broadway credits include leading roles in the following plays:
- 1956: The Man with the Golden Arm as Molly
- 1958: Career as Barbara Neilson
- 1960: Machinal as Helen Jones when she won the Vernon Rice Citation
- 1963: Brecht on Brecht
- 1969: To Be Young Gifted and Black in various roles
- 1972: The Web and the Rock as Esther (also the playwright)
- 1973: The Seagull as Irina Arkadina
- 1990: What's Wrong with This Picture as Bella
Acting film
- 1966: The Trouble with Angels as Sister Rose Marie
- 1968: Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows as Sister Rose Marie
Death
Dolores Sutton died of cancer on May 11, 2009 at the Actor's Home in Englewood, New Jersey, aged 82.