Doretta Morrow | |
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| Born | Doretta Marano January 27, 1927 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1968 (aged 41) London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Stage and television actress |
| Years active | 1949-1960 |
| Spouse(s) | Fred A. Miller (19??-1955; divorced) Albert Hardman (19??) |
| Children | 1 |
Doretta Morrow (January 27, 1927 – February 28, 1968) was an American actress, singer and dancer who appeared in stage and television productions during the 1940s and 1950s. She is best remembered for having created roles in the original productions of three successful Broadway musicals: Kitty Verdun in Where's Charley? (1948), Tuptim in The King and I (1951) and Marsinah in Kismet (1953). She co-starred in the 1952 Hollywood film Because You're Mine, as Mario Lanza's love interest. She appeared in several live television musicals. She retired from performance in 1960 at the age of 33.