Angela Cartwright facts for kids
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Angela Cartwright
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Cartwright, November 2005
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Angela Margaret Cartwright
September 9, 1952 Altrincham, Cheshire, England
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| Years active | 1956–present |
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Steve Gullion
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Veronica Cartwright (sister) |
Angela Margaret Cartwright (born September 9, 1952) is an actress from England who also became an American citizen. She is famous for her roles in movies and TV shows. On television, she played Linda Williams in The Danny Thomas Show. She was also Penny Robinson in the classic 1960s TV series Lost in Space. One of her most well-known movie roles was playing Brigitta von Trapp in the film The Sound of Music (1965). Her older sister, Veronica Cartwright, is also an actress.
Early Life and Acting Career
Angela Cartwright was born in Altrincham, England, in 1952. When she was just one year old, her family moved to Los Angeles, USA. She started acting very young. Her first movie role was at age three in Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956). She also appeared in Something of Value (1957).
Angela then joined the TV series The Danny Thomas Show. She played Linda Williams for seven seasons. She stayed good friends with Danny Thomas until he passed away.
In 1965, Angela played Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music. This movie was a huge success. It won five Academy Awards and became the highest-grossing film of its time.
From 1965 to 1968, Angela starred as Penny Robinson in the TV series Lost in Space. She also appeared in other TV shows like My Three Sons, Adam-12, and The Love Boat. She was in TV movies such as Scout's Honor (1980) and High School U.S.A. (1983).
Later, she had a role in the movie Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979). She also made a small appearance in the 1998 Lost in Space movie. In 2018, she appeared in the new Netflix Lost in Space series.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Angela Cartwright married Steve Gullion in 1976. They have two children.
Besides acting, Angela has been a photographer for over 30 years. She shows her photography work at her studio in Studio City, Los Angeles. She has also co-written several books.
Angela is a Catholic and attends church with her sister Veronica.
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Cartwright, November 2005
See also
In Spanish: Angela Cartwright para niños
