Ann Doran
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Ann Lee Doran (July 28, 1911 – September 19, 2000) was an American character actress, possibly best known as the mother of Jim Stark (James Dean) in Rebel Without a Cause (1955). She was an early member of the Screen Actors Guild and served on the board of the Motion Picture & Television Fund for 30 years.
Ann Doran Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ann Doran reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ann Doran's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Ann Doran's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Son of Rusty, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ann Doran Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ann Doran's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ann Doran has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Little Mo | Aunt Gert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Werewolf of Woodstock | Dora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Scarecrow | Mistress Dodge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Rosie! | Lady on Witness Stand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Joy Ride | Grace Renny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Life Begins At 17 | Virginia Peck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Rawhide Trail | Mrs. Cartwright | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Young and Dangerous | Mrs. Clara Clinton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Rebel Without a Cause | Carol Stark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Bob Mathias Story | Lillian Mathias | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | City Story | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Eddie Cantor Story | Lillian Edwards | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Paula | Mrs. Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lonely Heart Bandits | Nancy Crane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | No Minor Vices | Mrs. Faraday (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Snake Pit | Valerie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Rusty Leads the Way | Ethel Mitchell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Hospital Nurse (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Dog Rusty | Mrs. Ethel Mitchell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Reaching from Heaven | Martha Kestner (as Ann Lee Doran) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Son of Rusty | Mrs. Ethel Mitchell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Strange Love of Martha Ivers | Bobbi St. John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Radio Kitty (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gildersleeve on Broadway | Matilda Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Smith of Minnesota | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | New York Town | Demonstrator in Store (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Kid from Kansas | Julie 'Smitty' Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sun Valley Serenade | Waitress (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe | Mrs. Hansen (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondes and Blunders | Lillie Catlett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Manhattan Heartbeat | Shop Girl's Friend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | His Girl Friday | Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Paine's Secretary (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Skinny the Moocher | Ann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Good Girls Go to Paris | Bridesmaid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Chump Takes a Bump | Minnie Chase | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Flying G-Men | Hamilton's Secretary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Pie a la Maid | Mary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blondie | Elsie Hazlip | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sue My Lawyer | Anita Burton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Maggie O'Neill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Highway Patrol | Estelle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Holiday | Kitchen Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Women in Prison | Maggie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Man Who Lived Twice | Nurse Cameron (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Palm Springs | School Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Girl on Bus (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mary Burns, Fugitive | Reporter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bad Boy | Telegraph Clerk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | One Exciting Adventure | Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ann Doran - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ann Doran?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ann Doran is "The Son of Rusty" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ann Doran acted in?
Ann Doran has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ann Doran?
Other notable films include "Rosie!", "Sue My Lawyer", and "Smith of Minnesota".