Tamara Janice Dobson (May 14, 1947 – October 2, 2006) was an American actress and fashion model.

The family was poor, but Tamara had the full complement of piano, tap and ballet lessons.

[4] Dobson is also recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "Tallest Leading Lady in Film", standing at 6 feet 2 inches.

[3][4] Aside from Cleopatra Jones, Dobson had roles in other films such as Come Back, Charleston Blue; Chained Heat and Norman... Is That You?

[2][3] She died on October 2, 2006, at Keswick Multi-Care Center in Baltimore, Maryland,[3] of complications from pneumonia and multiple sclerosis, at age 59.