Laurel Cronin | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 10, 1939 Forest Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 1992 (aged 53) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | 1987 Joseph Jefferson Award |
Laurel Cronin (October 10, 1939 – October 26, 1992) was an American actress, singer and dancer.[1]
Biography
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 in Oak Park, Illinois, for twenty years.[3]
Prior to her move to Los Angeles in 1990,[4] Cronin worked thirty-five years of her career in theatre based in Chicago.[3] In 1987, she won the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actress for her performance as Mrs. Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer at the Court Theatre.[3] In 1980, she also appeared on Broadway in Passione.[3]
On October 26, 1992, Cronin died of cancer at the age of 53 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.[3][4]
Filmography
| 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
- ↑ "Laurel Cronin". Tcm.com. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ↑ "Laurel Cronin". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Smith, Sid (29 October 1992). "Actress Laurel Cronin, Off-loop Theater Star". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- 1 2 "Laurel Cronin". Variety. 9 November 1992. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
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