Dixie Carter
Known for
Dixie Carter is a working American actress, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. She turns up in 'Diff'rent Strokes' as well. That body of work is now closed. Drama runs through the filmography more than any other genre. The professional span reaches 46 years so far. The reference point is 'Desperate Housewives', in the part of Gloria Hodge.
Dixie Carter
4 Movies
18 Series
Dixie Carter is a working American actress, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. She turns up in 'Diff'rent Strokes' as well. That body of work is now closed. Drama runs through the filmography more than any other genre. The professional span reaches 46 years so far. The reference point is 'Desperate Housewives', in the part of Gloria Hodge.
TV Shows
Plays Julia Sugarbaker
Designing Women
1986
Plays Randi King
Family Law
1999
Plays Maggie McKinney
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Plays April Baxter
On Our Own
1977
Plays Marion Richards
Out of the Blue
1979
Plays Carlotta Beck
Filthy Rich
1982
Plays Gloria Hodge
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Peaches
Ladies Man
1999
Plays Rita
Fired Up
1997
Plays Lydie Kilkullen
Dazzle
1995
Plays Joyce Shanowski
Hope & Faith
2003
Plays Mrs. Huddleston
Christy
1994
Plays D.A. Patricia Purcell
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Mae Markham
Best of the West
1981
Plays Rita
The Andros Targets
1977
Plays Samantha O'Neill
The Greatest American Hero
1981
Plays Simone
The Devlin Connection
1982
Plays Evelyn Weller
Cassie & Co.
1982
Plays Denise Brockmorton
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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That Evening Sun
Full Filmography
That Evening Sun
Ellen Meecham
2009
Film
Desperate Housewives
Gloria Hodge · 7 episodes
2006–2007
TV
Hope & Faith
Joyce Shanowski · 1 episode
2004–2005
TV
Ladies Man
Peaches · 5 episodes
1999–2000
TV
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Necile (voice)
2000
Film
The Big Day
Carol
1999
Film
Family Law
Randi King · 68 episodes
1999–
TV
Fired Up
Rita · 2 episodes
1997
TV
Diagnosis: Murder
D.A. Patricia Purcell · 1 episode
1995
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dixie Carter still alive?
Dixie Carter passed away on April 10, 2010 at age 70.
What are the most famous roles of Dixie Carter?
Dixie Carter is best known for roles in That Evening Sun, Going Berserk, The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus.
How many movies has Dixie Carter been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1980), Dixie Carter has appeared in 4 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Dixie Carter's first movie?
The career of Dixie Carter began with OHMS (1980).
What is Dixie Carter's most recent movie or series?
Dixie Carter's most recent release is That Evening Sun, which premiered on November 6, 2009.
What TV shows has Dixie Carter appeared in?
On television, Dixie Carter has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Desperate Housewives, Diff'rent Strokes, Diagnosis: Murder.
Dixie Carter
1939-05-25 · McLemoresville, Tennessee, USA
Dixie Virginia Carter (May 25, 1939 – April 10, 2010) was an American actress. She starred as Julia Sugarbaker on the sitcom Designing Women (1986–1993) and as Randi King on the drama series Family Law (1999–2002). She was nominated for the 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Gloria Hodge on Desperate Housewives (2006–2007).
Carter made her professional stage debut in a Memphis production of the musical Carousel in 1960 and made her Broadway debut in the 1974 musical Sextet. After appearing for two years as District Attorney Brandy Henderson on the CBS soap The Edge of Night (1974–1976), she starred in the 1976 Broadway revival of the musical Pal Joey. Her other television roles included the sitcoms On Our Own (1977–1978), Filthy Rich (1982–1983) and Diff'rent Strokes (1984–1985). She returned to Broadway to play Maria Callas in the play Master Class in 1997 and to play Mrs. Meers in the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie in 2004.
She was married to actor Hal Holbrook, her third husband, from 1984 until her death.Dixie Carter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.