Dorothy Coburn

Biography

Dorothy Montana Coburn was an American film actress who appeared in a number of early Laurel and Hardy silents as ingenue leads and comedic roles. She worked extensively with stars such as Gary Cooper and Joel McCrea, and served as a stand-in for Ginger Rogers. After retiring from the movie business in the 1930s, she transitioned to other careers, including stunts and insurance work, before passing away in 1978 at age 72.