Dorothy Adams (1900-1988) was an American character actress whose career spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s. Specializing in supporting roles, she often portrayed maternal figures, neighbors, or everyday women, becoming a familiar face in classic American cinema. Her most notable performances include her role in the Academy Award-winning film *The Best Years of Our Lives* (1946), where she played the mother of Dana Andrews' character, and in *The Shepherd of the Hills* (1941). She also worked with notable directors such as Stanley Kubrick in *The Killing* (1956). Her prolific film career, with hundreds of credits, was complemented by numerous appearances in popular television series, including *Perry Mason* and *The Twilight Zone*. Although she did not receive any major individual awards, Adams is recognized for her consistent and reliable screen presence, which made her one of the most active and recognizable character actresses of her era.