| Lynn Cartwright | |
|---|---|
 Cartwright in The Wasp Woman (1959) | |
| Born | Doralyn E. Cartwright (1927-02-27)February 27, 1927 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2004(2004-01-02) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1955–1992 |
| Notable work | A League of Their Own |
| Spouse |
Leo Gordon
(m. 1950; died 2000) |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Wilburn Cartwright |
Lynn Cartwright (born Doralyn E. 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.
Early years
Cartwright was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, the daughter of U.S. Congressman Wilburn Cartwright and his wife Carrie (née Staggs). She studied drama at Stephens College and at American Academy in New York.
Career
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). For 15 years, she was involved with the Group Repertory Theater in Los Angeles.
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.
Personal life
Cartwright was married to actor and screenwriter Leo Gordon from February 14, 1950, until his death on December 24, 2000. She had a daughter, Tara, and a stepdaughter.
Death
She died in her home from complications of dementia on January 2, 2004, aged 76, after she fractured her hip. Her ashes and those of her husband are together in a memorial display in a columbarium at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Black Patch | Kitty | |
| 1958 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Jean Sobel | Season 3 Episode 19: "The Equalizer" |
| 1958 | The Cry Baby Killer | Julie | |
| 1958 | Queen of Outer Space | Venusian Girl #4 | |
| 1959 | Highway Patrol | Margret Baker | Season 4, Episode 34: "Express Delivery" |
| 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 | |
| 1971 | Adam-12 | Jessica Caldwell | Episode: "Million Dollar Bluff" |
| 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 Hinson | (final film role) |
References
- ^ Zylstra, Freida. "Lynn Cartwright from stage to screen to skillet". Chicago Tribune. p. 74. Retrieved February 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lynn Cartwright, 76; Character Actress in Films and Television". The Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. January 10, 2004. p. B 16. Retrieved February 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Marx, Andy (July 5, 1992). "MOVIES: Off-Centerpiece: Hey, Wait a Darned Minute! That Can't Possibly Be Geena". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ Wilson, Scott (August 19, 2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. McFarland. p. 288. ISBN 978-1-4766-2599-7. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
