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Lori Petty: Biography, Facts and Career

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Lori Petty
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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), In the Army Now (1994), 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 a number of independent movies in her 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.

Quick facts about Lori Petty

  • Full name: Lori Petty
  • Born: 1963-10-14
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q261639

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Who is Lori Petty?

Lori Petty (born October 14, 1963) is an American actress, director, and screenwriter.

What nationality is Lori Petty?

Lori Petty is United States.

When was Lori Petty born?

Lori Petty was born on 1963-10-14.

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