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Lynn Cartwright

American actress (–)

Lynn Cartwright (born Doralyn E. Cartwright; February 27, [citation needed] &#; January 2, ) was an American character actress known for her performance as the older version of Geena Davis' character, Dottie Hinson, in the film A League of Their Own.

Early years

Cartwright was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, the daughter of U.S. CongressmanWilburn Cartwright[1] and his wife Carrie (née Staggs).

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She studied drama at Stephens College and at American Academy in New York.[1]

Career

Her acting career spanned from to and included smaller roles in films such as Black Patch (), The Cry Baby Killer (), The Wasp Woman (), All the Loving Couples (), Son of Hitler () and Lovelines ().[citation needed] For 15 years, she was involved with the Group Repertory Theater in Los Angeles.[2]

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.[3]

Personal life

Cartwright was married to actor and screenwriter Leo Gordon from February 14, , until his death on December 24, [4] She had a daughter, Tara, and a stepdaughter.[citation needed]

Death

She died in her home from complications of dementia on January 2, , aged 76, after she fractured her hip.[2] Her ashes and those of her husband are together in a memorial display in a columbarium at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.[4]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ abZylstra, Freida.

    "Lynn Cartwright from stage to screen to skillet". Chicago Tribune. p.&#; Retrieved February 17, &#; via

  2. ^ ab"Lynn Cartwright, 76; Character Actress in Films and Television".

    Photos of leo gordon and lynn cartwright Maverick Trails is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with Warner Bros. Gordon, a real-life villain who served time in San Quentin before turning to acting, died Tuesday at his Los Angeles home after a brief illness, said his daughter Tara Gordon. Credits Edit. Sign In.

    The Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. January 10, p.&#;B Retrieved February 17, &#; via

  3. ^Marx, Andy (July 5, ). "MOVIES: Off-Centerpiece: Hey, Wait a Darned Minute!

    LA Times Studios. Known for. Other than a couple of unbilled film parts in The Apartment , which won Oscar's "Best Picture" that year and the totally obscure The Girls on the Beach in which Lynn and Leo were glimpsed as waiters, acting offers were few and far between. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content.

    That Can't Possibly Be Geena". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 20,

  4. ^ abWilson, Scott (August 19, ). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14, Famous Persons, 3d ed.

    The facial resemblance between the two actresses is so extraordinary that people often assume it is Geena herself wearing old-age makeup. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content. Did you know Edit. Maverick 0 1.

    McFarland. p.&#; ISBN&#;. Retrieved February 17,

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