Angela Cartwright
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Angela Margaret Cartwright (born September 9, 1952) is an English-born American actress primarily known for her roles in movies and television. Cartwright is best known as a child actress for her role as Brigitta Von Trapp in the film The Sound of Music
, as Danny Williams's (played by Danny Thomas
) stepdaughter Linda in the 1950s TV series Make Room For Daddy (a role she played from 1957 to 1964), and as John & Maureen Robinson's (played by Guy Williams and June Lockhart
) middle child, Penny, in the 1960s cult
sci-fi U.S. television series Lost in Space
.
, Cheshire, England. She made her first film appearance at three years old. Moving as a young child to the US, Cartwright appeared for seven seasons (between 1957 to its series' ending in 1964) in the TV series Make Room For Daddy
. During her tenure there, she had a wonderful on- and off-screen relationships with Danny Thomas
and Marjorie Lord
. She was reunited with both Thomas and Lord for the 1970 remake, Make Room For Granddaddy. After the series was cancelled Cartwright remained on good terms with Thomas until his death on February 6, 1991.
She played Penny Robinson opposite TV veterans Guy Williams, June Lockhart
and Jonathan Harris
in the hit TV series Lost in Space
(1965–1968). She made appearances on several TV shows including My Three Sons
, Adam-12
, and The Love Boat
.
She also appeared in several films, most notably in the role of Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music
(1965). She later appeared in Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
(1979), directed by Lost in Space producer Irwin Allen
. She was given a small speaking role in the 1998 Lost in Space
theatrical remake. She was in the television movie High School U.S.A.
(1983).
Cartwright has also appeared in the theatre and TV commercials. She was one of the first stars to take advantage of the World Wide Web
and has had her own website for many years. She has published one successful book and will soon publish another one co-written with Bill Mumy
, her co-star from Lost in Space.
Her older sister is actress Veronica Cartwright
.
The Sound of Music (film)
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music is a 1965 American musical film directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The film is based on the Broadway musical The Sound of Music, with songs written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and with the musical...
, as Danny Williams's (played by Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor, best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy . He was also the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...
) stepdaughter Linda in the 1950s TV series Make Room For Daddy (a role she played from 1957 to 1964), and as John & Maureen Robinson's (played by Guy Williams and June Lockhart
June Lockhart
June Lockhart is an American actress, primarily in 1950s and 1960s television, but with memorable performances on stage and in film too. She is remembered as the mother in two TV series, Lassie and Lost in Space. She also portrayed Dr...
) middle child, Penny, in the 1960s cult
Cult
The word cult in current popular usage usually refers to a group whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or bizarre. The word originally denoted a system of ritual practices...
sci-fi U.S. television series Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Lost in Space is a science fiction TV series created and produced by Irwin Allen, filmed by 20th Century Fox Television, and broadcast on CBS. The show ran for three seasons, with 83 episodes airing between September 15, 1965, and March 6, 1968...
.
Early life and career
Angela Cartwright was born in AltrinchamAltrincham
Altrincham is a market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on flat ground south of the River Mersey about southwest of Manchester city centre, south-southwest of Sale and east of Warrington...
, Cheshire, England. She made her first film appearance at three years old. Moving as a young child to the US, Cartwright appeared for seven seasons (between 1957 to its series' ending in 1964) in the TV series Make Room For Daddy
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show is an American sitcom which ran from 1953-1957 on ABC and from 1957-1964 on CBS...
. During her tenure there, she had a wonderful on- and off-screen relationships with Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor, best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy . He was also the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...
and Marjorie Lord
Marjorie Lord
Marjorie Lord is an American television and film actress. She played Kathy "Clancy" Williams opposite Danny Thomas on Make Room for Daddy and later Make Room for Granddaddy.-Early life and career:...
. She was reunited with both Thomas and Lord for the 1970 remake, Make Room For Granddaddy. After the series was cancelled Cartwright remained on good terms with Thomas until his death on February 6, 1991.
June Lockhart
June Lockhart is an American actress, primarily in 1950s and 1960s television, but with memorable performances on stage and in film too. She is remembered as the mother in two TV series, Lassie and Lost in Space. She also portrayed Dr...
and Jonathan Harris
Jonathan Harris
Jonathan Harris was an American stage and film character actor. Two of his best-known roles were as the timid accountant Bradford Webster in the TV version of The Third Man, and the comic villain Dr. Zachary Smith, in the 1960s sci-fi television series, Lost in Space...
in the hit TV series Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Lost in Space is a science fiction TV series created and produced by Irwin Allen, filmed by 20th Century Fox Television, and broadcast on CBS. The show ran for three seasons, with 83 episodes airing between September 15, 1965, and March 6, 1968...
(1965–1968). She made appearances on several TV shows including My Three Sons
My Three Sons
My Three Sons is an American situation comedy. The series ran from 1960 to 1965 on ABC, and moved to CBS until its end on August 24, 1972. My Three Sons chronicles the life of a widower and aeronautical engineer named Steven Douglas , raising his three sons.The series was a cornerstone of the CBS...
, Adam-12
Adam-12
Adam-12 was a television police drama which followed two police officers of the Los Angeles Police Department, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed, as they patrolled the streets of Los Angeles in their patrol unit, 1-Adam-12. Created by Jack Webb who is known for creating Dragnet, the series captured a...
, and The Love Boat
The Love Boat
The Love Boat is an American television series set on a cruise ship, which aired on the ABC Television Network from September 24,1977, until May 24,1986.The show starred Gavin MacLeod as the ship's captain...
.
She also appeared in several films, most notably in the role of Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music (film)
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music is a 1965 American musical film directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The film is based on the Broadway musical The Sound of Music, with songs written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and with the musical...
(1965). She later appeared in Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure is a 1979 American disaster film, a sequel to the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure. It was directed by Irwin Allen and starred Michael Caine and Sally Field...
(1979), directed by Lost in Space producer Irwin Allen
Irwin Allen
Irwin Allen was a television and film director and producer nicknamed "The Master of Disaster" for his work in the disaster film genre. He was also notable for creating a number of television series.- Biography :...
. She was given a small speaking role in the 1998 Lost in Space
Lost in Space (film)
Lost in Space is a 1998 American science fiction film starring Gary Oldman and William Hurt. The film was shot in London and Shepperton, and produced by New Line Cinema. The plot is adapted from the 1965–1968 CBS television series Lost In Space...
theatrical remake. She was in the television movie High School U.S.A.
High School U.S.A.
"High School U.S.A." is also the title of the biggest pop hit by Tommy Facenda.High School U.S.A. is a 1983 television movie directed by Rodney Amateau. The film originally aired on NBC on October 16, 1983 and features an ensemble cast including Michael J. Fox, Anthony Edwards, and Crispin...
(1983).
Cartwright has also appeared in the theatre and TV commercials. She was one of the first stars to take advantage of the World Wide Web
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet...
and has had her own website for many years. She has published one successful book and will soon publish another one co-written with Bill Mumy
Bill Mumy
Charles William "Bill" Mumy, Jr. is an American actor, musician, pitchman, instrumentalist, voice-over artist and a figure in the science-fiction community. He is known primarily for his work as a child television actor....
, her co-star from Lost in Space.
Personal life
Cartwright married Steve Gullion in 1976 and has two children, Jesse and Rebecca Gullion. She has been a photographer for 30 years. Her fine art is displayed at her studio in Studio City, Los Angeles.Her older sister is actress Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright
Veronica A. Cartwright is an English-born American actress who has worked mainly in American film and television. She is best known for her role of Lambert in Alien, for which she won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress....
.