Dody Goodman

Dody Goodman Profile Photo

Biography

Dody Goodman (October 28, 1914 – June 22, 2008) was an American character actress. She played the mother of the title character in the television series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, her distinctive high-pitched voice announcing the show's title at the beginning of each episode. She was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show in the 1950s, and cast member of The Mary Tyler Moore Hour in 1979. Aside from film and television appearances, she also voiced Miss Miller in the television series Alvin and the Chipmunks and the film spin-off The Chipmunk Adventure. She also played on Punky Brewster, as Punky's teacher.

Career Overview

Dody Goodman has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Splash Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Private Resort. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
28
Birth Date
1914-10-28 00:00:00
Birth Place
Columbus, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q767649), public domain (CC0).