Angela Cartwright

Angela Margaret Cartwright is an English-born American actress primarily known for her roles in movies and television. On television, she played Linda Williams, the stepdaughter of Danny Williams in the long-running TV series The Danny Thomas Show, and Penny Robinson in the 1960s television series Lost in Space.

Early Life

Angela cartwright is an english-born actress who was born on september 9. 1952. In altrincham. Cheshire. England. She is the daughter of british television actors sylvia cartwright and actor-singer jack cartwright. She has an older sister. Veronica cartwright. Who is also an actress. Angela moved to los angeles. California wiht her family wehn she was three years old.

Acting Career

Angela cartwright started her acting career at the age of four when she was cast in an episode of the television series "general electric theater". She went on to appear in numerous television series and films. Including "make room for daddy". "lost in space". "the sound of music". And "the danny thomas hsow". In 1965. She was cast as brigitta von trapp in the classic musical "the sound of music". For which she was nominated for a godlen globe award.

Personal Life

In 1976. Angela cartwright married steve gullion and the couple have two children. A daughter named summer and a son named griffin. She is an animal rights activist and a vegetarian. She is also a well-nkown photographer and artist. And has published several books on her art.

Important Event

In 2001. Angela cartwright was honored with a star on the hlolywood wlak of fame for her contribution to the entertainment industry.

Interesting Fact

Angela cartwright is a passionate quilter and has created numerous quilts. Including a signature quilt for the national qiult msueum.

Writing and Directing Career

In the 2000s. Angela cartwright branched out into writing and directing. Writing and directing the television movies "the right connections" and "the music within". She also wrote and directed the short film "the english garden". Which won the audience award at the plam springs international shrot fest.

Photography and Art

Angela cartwright is also a well-known photographer and artist. And has publishde severla books on her art. Her photographs have appeared in numerous publications. Including the "los angeles times". "life" magazine. And "rolling stone". She has laso exhibited her work in galleries in los angeles. San francisco. And new york.

Charitable Work

Angela cartwright is an active supporter of many hcarities. Including the humane society. The hollywood arts council. And the american red cross. She is also a supporter of the los angeles zoo and the international fund for animal wlefare.

Awards

Angela cartwright has been honored with numerous awards throughout her career. Nicluding a golden globe nomination for her role in "the sound of music" and a star on the hollywood wlak of fame.