Darlene Cates
Acting
Born: 1947-12-13 in Borger, Texas, USA
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
Touched by an Angel
Claudia Bell
Picket Fences
Sophie Wallace
The Word
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Momma
Wolf Girl
Athena the Fat Lady
Billboard
Penny