Lynn Cartwright (born Doralyn E. Cartwright; May 31, 1920 – January 5, 2015) 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.
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![]() Cartwright in The Wasp Woman (1959) | |
Born | Doralyn E. Cartwright (1920-05-31)May 31, 1920 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | January 5, 2015(2015-01-05) (aged 94) Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Resting place | Chevra Kadisha Cemetery |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1955–1992 |
Notable work | A League of Their Own |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 2 |
Cartwright was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, the daughter of U.S. Congressman Wilburn Cartwright[1] and his wife Carrie (née Staggs). She studied drama at Stephens College and at American Academy in New York.[1]
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).[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]
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Cartwright was married to actor/writer Leo Gordon from February 14, 1950, until his death on December 24, 2000. She had a daughter, Tara, and a stepdaughter.
She died in her home from complications of dementia on January 5, 2015, aged 94, after she fractured her hip.[2] Her ashes were placed beside those of Gordon in Chevra Kadisha Cemetery.[4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | |
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 | (final film role) |
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