Dorothy Stickney

Dorothy Stickney was an American film, stage and television actress, best known for appearing in the long running Broadway hit, Life with Father.

Stickney was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, but because of a medical condition, she was unable to go into bright places and spent most of her childhood indoors to protect her sensitive eyes. Her introduction to reading came from family members who read the classics to her. Because she had difficulty reading, she focused on skills like dancing and elocution. She was also fond of going to the theater with her family, and this sparked her interest in being an actress. Thanks to several eye surgeries, by her teens, Stickney was able to continue her education and pursue a career in the theater.

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