She starred in the movie Whitepaddy in 2006 as well as in the short Apology and in the video Monster Night. Dooley will star in the movies Hell Mountain and Devotion in 2016 and The Portrait’s Secret and Grimmerson Manor in 2017. She also appeared in an episode of the TV series House M.D. in 2008. In 2006 Dooley was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress for The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D.