Actor
Darlene Cates
Darlene Cates is credited on 2 movies and 2 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Touched by an Angel and Picket Fences.
Born December 13, 1947 in Borger, Texas, USA; died March 26, 2017.
Filmography · 4 titles
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About Darlene Cates
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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