Laurel Cronin
Laurel Cronin | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 10, 1939 |
| Died | October 26, 1992(aged 53) Chicago,Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | 1987Joseph Jefferson Award |
Laurel Cronin(October 10, 1939 – October 26, 1992) was an American actress, singer and dancer.[1]
Biography[edit]
Cronin was born on October 10, 1939,[2]to Frank and Elizabeth Lewis.[3]She had a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Jennifer.[3]She maintained a residence inOak Park, Illinois,for twenty years.[3]
Prior to her move toLos Angelesin 1990,[4]Cronin worked thirty-five years of her career in theatre based in Chicago.[3]In 1987, she won theJoseph Jefferson Awardfor Best Actress for her performance as Mrs. Hardcastle inShe Stoops to Conquerat theCourt Theatre.[3]In 1980, she also appeared onBroadwayinPassione.[3]
On October 26, 1992, Cronin died ofcancerat the age of 53 atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.[3][4]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Hook | Liza, Wendy's Housekeeper | |
| 1992 | Beethoven | Devonia Peet | |
| 1992 | Housesitter | Mary | |
| 1992 | A League of Their Own | Maida Gillespie | (final film role) |
References[edit]
- ^"Laurel Cronin".Tcm.Retrieved8 July2016.
- ^"Laurel Cronin".Hollywood.Retrieved8 July2016.
- ^abcdefgSmith, Sid (29 October 1992)."Actress Laurel Cronin, Off-loop Theater Star".Chicago Tribune.Retrieved8 July2016.
- ^ab"Laurel Cronin".Variety.9 November 1992.Retrieved8 July2016.
