Dorothy McGowan

Actress and model Dorothy McGowan was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1939, the daughter of Irish immigrants. She grew up in the Bay Ridge section of the city, with a sister named Mary and two brothers, Peter and James, who both became police officers. McGowan began her career around age 14 and was active from 1954 to 1966. As a model, she was a favorite of photographer William Klein and appeared on countless covers of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Glamour during the 1960s. She later starred in the lead role of the satirical film 'Who Are You, Polly Magoo?' which mocked the fashion world. McGowan slowly withdrew from public life after the film's release. She passed away on January 2, 2022, at the age of 82. Slim at 5'9" with brown hair and blue eyes, she left a lasting mark in fashion and film.