Dorothy Stratten

Dorothy Stratten (born Dorothy Ruth Hoogstraten) (February 28, 1960 - August 14, 1980) was born in a Salvation Army hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia. She grew up and attended high school in Coquitlam. In 1976 while working part-time in a local Dairy Queen, she met a local promoter named Paul Snider (then 26) who coaxed her into sending photos to Playboy. Stratten forged her mother's signature on the model release form. In 1979, she became Playboy's Miss August with a name change to Dorothy Stratten. In 1980, she became Playboy's Playmate of the Year.

Filmography

Following her appearance in Playboy, Stratten launched an acting career, appearing in five movies before her death:

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• Skatetown USA (1979)
• Americathon (1979)
• Autumn Born (1979)
• Galaxina (1980) - her only starring role
• They All Laughed (1981) - released posthumously

She also appeared on television in Fantasy Island, the Cruise Ship to the Stars episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and in 1980 on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Related Topics:
Fantasy Island - Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - 1980 - The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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