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Acting
Dody Goodman
Dody Goodman is best known for Murder, She Wrote, Diff'rent Strokes, The Love Boat and Punky Brewster. Dody Goodman was born on October 28, 1914. Dody Goodman died on June 22, 2008 at the age of 93.
- Born
- October 28, 1914
- Place of birth
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Died
- June 22, 2008 (93 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1996Boston CommonMrs. Gunderson
- 1992Here and NowWilliam Grandmother
- 1984Murder, She WroteBeverly Hills
- 1984Punky Brewster
- 1984Crazy like a Fox
- 1983Alvin and the Chipmunks
- 1983Just Our Luck
- 1982St. ElsewhereGretchen Parks
- 1979The Mary Tyler Moore Hour
- 1978Diff'rent StrokesSophia Drummond
- 1978Flying High
- 1977The Love BoatPatricia Seldon
- 1977Forever Fernwood
- 1976Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanMartha Larkin Shumway
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf
- 1956StanleyBetty
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Dody Goodman been in?
Dody Goodman is best known for Murder, She Wrote, Diff'rent Strokes, The Love Boat and Punky Brewster.
When was Dody Goodman born?
Dody Goodman was born on October 28, 1914. (Columbus, Ohio, USA)
How old is Dody Goodman?
Dody Goodman died on June 22, 2008 at the age of 93.
Updated: November 13, 2026 ·