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 Notes1957 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 1959Highway PatrolMargret BakerSeason 4, Episode 34: "Express Delivery"1959 The Wasp Woman Maureen Reardon 1960 The Apartment Elevator Supervisor with Clicker Uncredited1965 The Girls on the Beach Waitress Uncredited1969 All the Loving Couples Natalie 1969 The Erotic Adventures of Robin Hood Lady Sallyforth 1971Adam-12Jessica CaldwellEpisode: "Million Dollar Bluff"1972Adam-12Clare EvansEpisode: "Hot Spell"1972 Class of '74 Marsha 1972 Where Does It Hurt? 1975Adam-12Jan CartwrightEpisode: "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)
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