Lynn Cartwright

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.

Lynn Cartwright
Cartwright in The Wasp Woman (1959)
Born
Doralyn E. Cartwright

(1920-05-31)May 31, 1920
McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJanuary 5, 2015(2015-01-05) (aged 94)
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting placeChevra Kadisha Cemetery
OccupationActress
Years active1955–1992
Notable work
A League of Their Own
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1950; died 2000)​
Children2

Early years

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]

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.[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/writer 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 5, 2015, aged 94, after she fractured her hip.[2] Her ashes were placed beside those of Gordon in Chevra Kadisha Cemetery.[4]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1957Black PatchKitty
1958The Cry Baby KillerJulie
1958Queen of Outer SpaceVenusian Girl #4
1959 Highway Patrol Margret Baker
1959The Wasp WomanMaureen Reardon
1960The ApartmentElevator Supervisor with ClickerUncredited
1965The Girls on the BeachWaitressUncredited
1969All the Loving CouplesNatalie
1969The Erotic Adventures of Robin HoodLady Sallyforth
1971 Adam-12 Jessica Caldwell Episode: "Million Dollar Bluff"
1972Class of '74Marsha
1972Where Does It Hurt?
1975 Adam-12 Jan Cartwright Episode: "Gus Corbin"
1978The SeniorsMiss Creighton
1978The Lucifer ComplexAssistant Brunner
1979Son of HitlerAnnie
1984LovelinesMrs. Woodson
1987The Garbage Pail Kids MovieFashion Show Host
1992A League of Their OwnOlder Dottie(final film role)

References
  1. Zylstra, Freida. "Lynn Cartwright from stage to screen to skillet". Chicago Tribune. p. 74. Retrieved February 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Lynn Cartwright, 94; 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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