Laurel Cronin

Actress

October 10, 1939 (53 years)

† October 26, 1992

Forest Park, Illinois, USA

Biography

Laurel Cronin (October 10, 1939 – October 26, 1992) was an American actress, singer and dancer. Prior to her move to Los Angeles in 1990, Cronin worked thirty-five years of her career in theatre based in Chicago. In 1987, she won the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actress for her performance as Mrs. Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer at the Court Theatre. In 1980, she also appeared on Broadway in Passione.

Filmography

8.0

Crime Story

Lianna

The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.

6.8

Hook

Liza

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

5.8

Beethoven

Devonia Peet

The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.

7.2

A League of Their Own

Maida Gillespie

As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame.

6.2

Housesitter

Mary

Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty home without his knowledge and begins setting up house, posing as his new wife.

5.6

Dillinger

Mrs. Sarber

Crime drama based on the real-life story of US gangster John Dillinger, who was hunted by the FBI after a string of armed bank robberies during the Great Depression. When Dillinger's attacks on banks threaten to make him a dangerous folk hero, the pressure mounts on the FBI – even from the White House – for his capture.

7.0

Crime Story: Pilot

Lianna

One former cop goes against the whole Mafia. The feature-length pilot for the cult 80s show.

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