Tamara Dobson
Tamara Dobson was a well-renowned actress known for her roles in action movies. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000 and passed away in 2006 at the age of 59.
Makeup Artist | Movie Actress
May 14, 1947
October 02, 2006
59
Tamara Dobson, an American actress and fashion model, gained fame for her starring role as Cleopatra Jones in the 1973 blaxploitation film of the same name. As a government agent, she used her beauty, martial arts skills, and intelligence to dismantle a drug ring. Dobson’s other notable works include “Come Back, Charleston Blue,” “Norman… Is That You?,” and “Chained Heat.” She also made guest appearances on TV shows like “The Love Boat” and was among the first black women to grace the cover of Vogue magazine. In 2000, Dobson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which ultimately led to her passing on October 2, 2006, at 59 years old due to complications from pneumonia and the disease.