Darlene Cates

Acting

Borger, Texas, USA

Born December 13, 1947 · Died March 26, 2017

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.

Movies

Billboard· 2019
Penny
Snow Moon: Cinderella Chronicles Saga· 2014
Queen Darla
Wolf Girl· 2001
Athena the Fat Lady
What's Eating Gilbert Grape· 1993
Momma

TV shows

Touched by an Angel· 1994
Claudia Bell
Picket Fences· 1992
Sophie Wallace