Darlene Cates
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Darlene Cates turns up on cast lists as an American actress, reliable in the second tier of a cast list. The recurring register is romance. The career covers 33 years of on-camera work. Momma in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' remains the calling card.
Darlene Cates
3 Movies
2 Series
Darlene Cates turns up on cast lists as an American actress, reliable in the second tier of a cast list. The recurring register is romance. The career covers 33 years of on-camera work. Momma in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' remains the calling card.
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Is Darlene Cates still alive?
Darlene Cates passed away on March 26, 2017 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of Darlene Cates?
Darlene Cates is best known for roles in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Wolf Girl, Billboard.
How many movies has Darlene Cates been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 1993), Darlene Cates has appeared in 3 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Darlene Cates's first movie?
The career of Darlene Cates began with What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993).
What is Darlene Cates's most recent movie or series?
Darlene Cates's most recent release is Billboard, which premiered on April 5, 2019.
What TV shows has Darlene Cates appeared in?
On television, Darlene Cates has appeared in Touched by an Angel, Picket Fences, The Word.
Darlene Cates
1947-12-13 · Borger, Texas, USA
Rita Darlene Cates (née Guthrie; December 13, 1947 – March 26, 2017) was an American actress. She became known for her role in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, in which she played the title character's housebound mother.