Acting
Darlene Cates
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
13 Dec 1947
Age
79 Years
Born In
Borger, Texas, USA
Total Projects
6
Years Active
27 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.3 ★
Overview
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
Filmography
movie
Billboard
2019
Billboard
as Penny
movie
Snow Moon: Cinderella Chronicles Saga
2014
Snow Moon: Cinderella Chronicles Saga
as Queen Darla
movie
Wolf Girl
2001
Wolf Girl
as Athena the Fat Lady
tv
Touched by an Angel
1994
Touched by an Angel
as Claudia Bell
movie
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
as Momma
tv
Picket Fences
1992
Picket Fences
as Sophie Wallace