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Darlene Cates

Person

Darlene Cates

Acting

Born
December 13, 1947 · Borger, Texas, USA
Died
March 26, 2017

Biography

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.

Known For

Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel

1994Series

Touched by an Angel

1994Series

Picket Fences
Picket Fences

1992Series

Picket Fences

1992Series

The Word
The Word

1990Series

The Word

1990Series

What's Eating Gilbert Grape
What's Eating Gilbert Grape

1993Movie

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

1993Movie

Wolf Girl
Wolf Girl

2001Movie

Wolf Girl

2001Movie

Billboard
Billboard

2019Movie

Billboard

2019Movie

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