Acting
Darlene Cates
Born 1947-12-13
Borger, Texas, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
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
Prominent works featuring Darlene Cates
Movie
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993
TMDB3.9
TV
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Touched by an Angel
1994
TMDB3.6
TV
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Picket Fences
1992
TMDB3.7
TV
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The Word
1990
TMDB3.0
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Wolf Girl
2001
TMDB2.6
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Billboard
2019
TMDB1.9
Snow Moon: Cinderella Chronicles Saga
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Snow Moon: Cinderella Chronicles Saga
2014
TMDB0.0
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (7 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Billboard | Penny | Movie | 2019 |
| Snow Moon: Cinderella Chronicles Saga | Queen Darla | Movie | 2014 | |
 | Wolf Girl | Athena the Fat Lady | Movie | 2001 |
 | Touched by an Angel | Claudia Bell | TV Series | 1994 |
 | What's Eating Gilbert Grape | Momma | Movie | 1993 |
 | Picket Fences | Sophie Wallace | TV Series | 1992 |
 | The Word | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1990 |