Lynn Cartwright
Lynn Cartwright | |
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| Born | Doralyn Emma Cartwright February 27, 1927 |
| Died | January 2, 2004 (aged 76) |
| Notable work | A League of Their Own |
| Spouse(s) | Leo Gordon (1950－2000; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
Lynn Cartwright (February 27, 1927 – January 2, 2004) was an American character actress known for her performance as the older version of Geena Davis' character, Dottie Hinson, in the 1992 film A League of Their Own.
Biography
Cartwright was born Doralyn Emma Cartwright in McAlester, Oklahoma, the daughter of U.S. Congressman Wilburn Cartwright and his wife Carrie (née Staggs). Her younger sister, Wilburta (b. 1928-d.2012), was an artist. She was also related to former Oklahoma legislator Buck Cartwright and former Oklahoma Attorney General Jan-Eric Cartwright.
Her acting career spanned from 1957 to 1992 and included smaller roles in films such as Black Patch (1957), The Cry Baby Killer (1958), The Wasp Woman (1959), All the Loving Couples (1969), Son of Hitler (1978) and Lovelines (1984). She was also involved with the Group Repertory Theatre in Burbank, California.
Cartwright was chosen for the role in A League of Their Own not just because she closely resembled Geena Davis, but also because many of her mannerisms were similar.[1]
Personal life
Cartwright was married to actor/writer Leo Gordon from February 14, 1950, until his death on December 26, 2000. She had a daughter, Tara, and a stepdaughter.
Death
She died from complications of dementia on 2 January 2004, aged 76, after having suffered a fall in which she fractured her hip. The interment of her ashes was in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Black Patch | Kitty | |
| 1958 | The Cry Baby Killer | Julie | |
| 1958 | Queen of Outer Space | Venusian Girl #4 | |
| 1959 | Highway Patrol | Margret Baker | |
| 1959 | The Wasp Woman | Maureen Reardon | |
| 1960 | The Apartment | Elevator Supervisor with Clicker | Uncredited |
| 1965 | The Girls on the Beach | Waitress | Uncredited |
| 1969 | All the Loving Couples | Natalie | |
| 1969 | The Erotic Adventures of Robin Hood | Lady Sallyforth | |
| 1972 | Class of '74 | Marsha | |
| 1972 | Where Does It Hurt? | ||
| 1975 | Adam-12 | Jan Cartwright | Episode: "Gus Corbin" |
| 1978 | The Seniors | Miss Creighton | |
| 1978 | The Lucifer Complex | Assistant Brunner | |
| 1979 | Son of Hitler | Annie | |
| 1984 | Lovelines | Mrs. Woodson | |
| 1987 | The Garbage Pail Kids Movie | Fashion Show Host | |
| 1992 | A League of Their Own | Older Dottie | (final film role) |
References
- ^ MARX, ANDY (5 July 1992). "MOVIES : Off-Centerpiece : Hey, Wait a Darned Minute! That Can't Possibly Be Geena". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
