Darlene Cates

Born: 1947-12-13

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.


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What's Eating Gilbert Grape

as Bonnie Grape
Released: 1993-12-17

Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns...

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Wolf Girl

as Athena the Fat Lady
Released: 2001-09-21

Tara Talbot is afflicted with the rare genetic condition hypertrichosis: she is covered head to...

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Billboard

as Penny
Released: 2019-04-05

Casey devises a plan to help his failing radio station, a billboard sitting contest.

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Touched by an Angel

as Claudia Bell
First aired: 1994-09-21

Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who...

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Picket Fences

as Sophie Wallace
First aired: 1992-09-18

An aging Sheriff tries to keep the peace in Rome, Wisconsin, a small town plagued by bizarre and...

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