Lori Petty
American actress, director, and screenwriter whose bold performances have left a lasting mark on film and television since the early 1990s.
What do we know about Lori Petty?
Here are the key biographical details about Lori Petty:
- Name: Lori Petty
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1963
- Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Writer, Director, Creator
Who is Lori Petty?
Lori Petty (born October 14, 1963) is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1990 comedy film Cadillac Man and later starred in films Point Break (1991), A League of Their Own (1992), Free Willy (1993), The Glass Shield (1994) and played the title role in Tank Girl (1995). She created and starred in the short-lived Fox sitcom Lush Life in 1996 and acted in number of independent and smaller-scale movies in later career.
In 2008, Petty wrote and directed independent drama film The Poker House based on her early life during the 1970s. In 2014 she joined the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black as Lolly Whitehill as a guest star in the second season, and a recurring character in the third, fourth and seventh seasons.
What is Lori Petty known for?
With over 66 credits across film and television, Lori Petty's most recognized works include:
- House (2004, TV Series)
- Point Break (1991, Movie)
- Gotham (2014, TV Series)
- Orange Is the New Black (2013, TV Series)
- Free Willy (1993, Movie)
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010, TV Series)
- A League of Their Own (1992, Movie)
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995, TV Series)
- ER (1994, TV Series)
- CSI: NY (2004, TV Series)
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