Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels in Tootsie

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Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels in *Tootsie* is a struggling, perfectionist New York actor who disguises himself as a woman to land a soap-opera role, leading to comedic and insightful explorations of gender and identity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
fictional persona
alsoKnownAs Dorothy Michaels
alterEgoOf Michael Dorsey
appearsIn Tootsie
becomesPopularWith TV audience in the film
characterTrait assertive
outspoken
perfectionist
struggling
createdBy Larry Gelbart
Murray Schisgal
createdFor film Tootsie
linked to: Tootsie
disguisesAs Dorothy Michaels
employedBy Southwest General
exPartner Sandy Lester
filmDirectedBy Sydney Pollack
firstAppearanceYear 1982
friend Jeff Slater
genderPresentationAsDorothy female
genreOfWork romantic comedy
goal to finance his own play
to land an acting job
influences Julie Nichols
involvedIn romantic misunderstandings
learnsLessonAbout empathy for women
gender roles
sexism in the workplace
medium film
nationalityInStory American
notableScene live television reveal of his true identity
occupation actor
occupationInStory soap opera actress
portrayedBy Dustin Hoffman
receivesRecognitionFor complex portrayal of gender roles
residence New York City
roleOnShow Emily Kimberly
romanticInterest Julie Nichols
setIn New York City
symbolizes feminist critique of sexism
themeOfWork gender identity
performance and authenticity
workplace discrimination

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Dustin Hoffman role Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels in Tootsie