Phyllis Sherwood
Phyllis Joan Sherwood (née Dorne; born May 12, 1935) is an American performer, singer, actress and businesswoman. She is best known as the ex-wife of actor Bobby Sherwood and as the mother of musicians Michael Sherwood and Billy Sherwood.
| Phyllis Sherwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | Phyllis Joan Dorne May 12, 1935 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| Other names | Phyllis Catain |
| 🎓 Alma mater | High School of Performing Arts |
| 💼 Occupation | Performer, singer, actress, businesswoman |
| 📆 Years active | 1952–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) |
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| 👶 Children | Michael • Billy |
Early life
Phyllis Joan Dorne[1] was born in Brooklyn, New York City[2] on May 12,[3] 1935,[4][5] as the second of three children.[6] She has an elder sister, Louise[7] and a younger brother, Stuart.[8]
Dorne attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City.[2]
Career
Dorne made her debut as a performer in 1952.[9][10]
Dorne made her acting debut, and her only appearance as an actress, with the role of Sandra in the 1986 rape and revenge film The Ladies Club.[11]
Dorne played the drums and sang vocals for Bobby Sherwood and His Orchestra.[12] They had a successful Las Vegas lounge act until 1977.[1]
Dorne worked as the president of Beauty Sales Inc. and Le Mid in the 1980s.[13]
Personal life
Dorne resides in Palm Desert, California.[2]
Marriages and children
Dorne married actor Bobby Sherwood in 1960.[14] They had two sons together; musicians Michael Sherwood and Billy Sherwood.[1][15] The couple later separated and their divorce was finalized on June 20, 1979.[16]
Dorne married known mobster Jack Catain Jr in Los Angeles, California on May 1, 1983.[17] She gained two grown stepchildren upon this marriage.[18][19] The couple separated in 1985 and were married at the time of Catain Jr.'s death.[17]
Filmography
As a performer
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Pal Joey | Mickey, dancer | [9][10] |
| 1953 | Can-Can | Dancer (replacement) | [9][10] |
| 1955 | Almost Crazy | Dancer | [9][10] |
| 1955 | The Vamp | Bessie Bisco, ticket girl, dancer | [9][10] |
| 1956 | Bells Are Ringing | Dancer | [9][10] |
As herself
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Pat Boone in Hollywood | 1 episode | [20] |
As an actress
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Ladies Club | Sandra | [20][11] |
Discography
- Goin' Down The Road. Contrast Recordings.[21]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Phyllis Dorne". Discogs. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Phyllis Sherwood". Facebook. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Sherwood, Billy (May 12, 2022). "Please join me in wishing my beautiful mother a happy birthday !! Without her I may not have become a musician… she was the one who first inspired me to play drums at a very early age, watching her playing with my dad's band was something I'll cherish forever. Mom has always supported my musical journey from the word go and continues to still. Love you very much Ma !!!!". Facebook. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Phyllis A Sherwood". Radaris. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Sherwood, Phyllis (May 12, 2020). "This was the most wonderful party for my 85th birthday. All the girls from the club at Desert Falls came to celebrate with me. Thank you for Making me feel so loved and special today. Not many people can say that they have so many great friends who truly care. I'm blessed. Even covid19 couldn't stop us!". Facebook. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Sherwood, Phyllis (March 26, 2023). "My baby brother Stuart turning 80 today. My sister Louise and I were celebrating with him and the rest of our family and it was a fun night". Facebook. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Sherwood, Phyllis (October 31, 2023). "My beautiful sister at her 90th birthday". Facebook. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Sherwood, Phyllis (December 26, 2023). "My brother, Stuart invited all of us for Christmas dinner at his country club. My sister, Louise, and I and her son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren and Stuart daughter, her husband and their two children. It was lovely.♥️❤️". Facebook. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 "Phyllis Dorne". Playbill. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 "Phyllis Dorne". IBDB. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Ladies Club (1985), retrieved January 3, 2024
- ↑ "Bobby Sherwood And His Orchestra". Discogs. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Rohrlich, Ted (October 29, 1986). "Have They Finally Cornered Jack Catain?..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Luciano, Danny (April 1, 2013), Bobby Sherwood & Phyllis Dorne, retrieved January 3, 2024
- ↑ "YES sends love and light to @BillySherwood5, his Mother and loved ones, following the tragic death of his beloved brother, Michael Sherwood. Michael was a guiding influence in Billy's musical career, particularly the lifelong love of YES". X (formally Twitter). November 7, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Nevada, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015: 20 JUN 1979 CLARK – Phyllis Dorne = Robert J Sherwood 974380 D010490
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985: 1 MAY 1983 LOS ANGELES – Phyllis J Sherwood = Jack M Catain
- ↑ Schillinger, Liesl (October 29, 2006). "A Look at Heiresses in Two Distinct Acts". The New York Post. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "The Family Business". Twin Cities Business. March 11, 2009. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Phyllis Dorne". IMDb. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Phyllis Dorne – Goin' Down The Road". Discogs. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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