Lynn Cartwright

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.

Lynn Cartwright
Born
Doralyn Emma Cartwright

February 27, 1927
McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2004(2004-01-02) (aged 76)
Los Angeles, U.S.
Notable work
A League of Their Own
Spouse(s)Leo Gordon
(1950－2000; his death)
Children2

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
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
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. 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.
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