As per our current Database, Darlene Cates is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Darlene Cates is 76 years, 4 months and 7 days old. Darlene Cates will celebrate 77rd birthday on a Friday 13th of December 2024. Below we countdown to Darlene Cates upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Darlene Cates |
Occupation | Movie Actress |
Age | 76 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Born | December 13, 1947 (TX) |
Birthday | December 13 |
Town/City | TX |
Nationality | TX |
Darlene Cates’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Darlene Cates was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
She became known for her role as the obese, housebound mother in the film What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
She was spotted by Gilbert Grape director Peter Hedges while appearing on Sally Jessy Raphael.
She had a lifelong struggle with obesity, weighing as much as 550 lbs.
She was born to Dorothy Ann and Truman Madison Guthrie. She married Robert Cates in 1963 and they raised three kids named Sheri Ann, Chris, and Mark Cates.
She starred in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape? alongside Johnny Depp.