Margaret Whitton
Biography
Margaret Whitton was an American actress. Born on November 30, 1949, she first appeared on stage in 1973 as Peggy Whitton. She made her Broadway debut in 1982's Steaming. Whitton began to appear in films in the early 1980s, with notable roles including The Best of Times (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), Major League (1989), and Major League II. She also appeared in The Man Without a Face (1993). Whitton returned to the stage after a seven-year experiment with film, appearing on Broadway in And the Apple Doesn't Fall, but the exact date of this production is not specified. She passed away on December 4, 2016.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Casting By (2012) Co-Executive Producer
- A Bird of the Air (2011) Director
- Major League II (1994) as Rachel Phelps
- Trial by Jury (1994) as Jane Lyle, Juror
- Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (1994) as Leslie Abramson
- The Man Without a Face (1993) as Catherine Palin
- Cutters (1993) as Adrienne St. John
- Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even (1992) as Melinda
- Good & Evil (1991) as Genevieve
- The Summer My Father Grew Up (1991) as Naomi
- Kojak: None So Blind (1990) as Michele Hogarth
- Major League (1989) as Rachel Phelps
- Little Monsters (1989) as Holly Stevenson
- A Fine Romance (1989) as Louisa Phillips
- The Secret of My Success (1987) as Vera Prescott
- Baby Boom (1987) as Executive In Conference Room (uncredited)
- Ironweed (1987) as Katrina
- Cat & Mousse (1987) as Miriam
- Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) as Molly
- The Best of Times (1986) as Darla Robinson
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- Hometown (1985)
- Miami Vice (1984) as Cassie Bramlette
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Mary Jones
- National Lampoon's Movie Madness (1982) as First Lady Lousille Fogerty ("Success Wanters")
- Love Child (1982) as Jacki Steinberg
- Teenage Hitchhikers (1974) as Sola Alcoa (as Peggy Whitton)
- Parades (1972) as Jane
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What movies or TV shows is Margaret Whitton best known for?
Margaret Whitton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Major League II (1994), Trial by Jury (1994), The Man Without a Face (1993), Good & Evil (1991).
When and where was Margaret Whitton born?
Margaret Whitton was born on November 30, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on December 4, 2016.
How many credits does Margaret Whitton have?
Margaret Whitton has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2012.
What is Margaret Whitton's background in cinema and television?
Margaret Whitton was an American actress. Born on November 30, 1949, she first appeared on stage in 1973 as Peggy Whitton. She made her Broadway debut in 1982's Steaming. Whitton began to appear in films in the early 1980s, with notable roles including The Best of Times (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), Major Le...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Miami Vice (1984) as Cassie Bramlette — aged about 34
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Mary Jones — aged about 34
- Good & Evil (1991) as Genevieve — aged about 41
- Major League (1989) as Rachel Phelps — aged about 39
- Spenser: For Hire (1985) — aged about 35
- The Man Without a Face (1993) as Catherine Palin — aged about 43
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