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Doris Houck
Born(1921-09-28)September 28, 1921
DiedDecember 14, 1965(1965-12-14) (aged 44)
Other namesDoris Colleen
Years active1932-1955
Spouse(s)Edward G. Nealis (? - 1948, divorce)
Fred Otash (1950 - 1952, divorce)
Parent(s)Mr. and Mrs. George Houck

Doris Houck (September 28, 1921 – December 14, 1965) was an American film actress. She appeared in 25 films from 1932 to 1955.

Houck was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Houck.[1] She is familiar to modern viewers for her roles in several Three Stooges short subjects, such as G.I. Wanna Home. She is best remembered as the aggressive girlfriend who throws Shemp Howard's head into a vise until he decided to marry her in Brideless Groom:

  • Shemp: "Stop, I'm getting a headache!"
  • Houck: "I'll fix your headache!"

Houck was married to San Antonio, Texas oil man Edward G. Nealis; they divorced in May 1948. On January 6, 1950, Houck married Los Angeles police officer and Hollywood fixer Fred Otash, in Beverly Hills. They were divorced twice: the first order was vacated following a November 1950 reconciliation,[2] and their second and final divorce was granted on June 19, 1952.[1]

Houck died suddenly on December 14, 1965.[3]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b "Vice Squad Officer's Wife Given Divorce". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. June 19, 1952. p. Part II - 10. Retrieved November 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Divorced Star Rejoins Her Cop a Week Later". Daily News. New York, New York City. November 5, 1950. p. B 10. Retrieved January 25, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ imdb.com