Dorothy Christy (1906-1977) was an American actress known for her prolific film career from the 1930s to the early 1940s. She frequently portrayed sophisticated, mature, and authoritative women, sometimes with a touch of comedy or villainy.

Her most famous performance is likely that of Mrs. Hardy in the Laurel and Hardy classic, "Sons of the Desert" (1933), where she demonstrated remarkable comedic verve. She appeared in numerous B-movies, Westerns, comedies, and horror films, often in the role of the "strong woman" or the female antagonist. Her screen presence was often imposing and determined, making her a recognizable face in the genre cinema of the era.