Dodie Brando
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article relies largely or entirely upon a single source. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. Discussion about the problems with the sole source used may be found on the talk page. (February 2008) |
| Dodie Brando | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dorothy Julia Pennebaker February 7, 1897 Omaha, Nebraska |
| Died | August 16, 1954 (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Stage actress |
| Children | Marlon Brando |
Dorothy Julia "Dodie" Pennebaker Brando (February 7, 1897 – August 16, 1954) was the mother of Marlon Brando and among the members of the Omaha Community Playhouse's first cast.
Pennebaker was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Bessie Grace (née Gahan) and William John Pennebaker.[1] Her maternal grandfather, Myles Gahan, was a doctor from Ireland, and her maternal grandmother, Julia Watts, was the daughter of an English immigrant.[2] Pennebaker died of cancer aged 57.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
 |
This article about an American theatre actor born in the 1890s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
