Douglas Z. Doty was born on October 15, 1874 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for Laughter (1930), Fighting the Flames (1925) and The Great Sensation (1925). He was married to Josephine Whiting, Gladys Maclaghlan and Kathryn C.. He died on February 20, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Survived by his daughter, Dorothy Whiting Doty; his widow, Katherine C. Doty; a son, Douglas Z. Jr.; a sister, Madeleine Z. Doty of Geneva, Switzerland, well-known reformer; and a brother, Ralph Z. Doty of Hollywood.