Carolyn Coates
Actor
Born Apr 29, 1927 · Oklahoma City - Oklahoma - USA
Active 1961–2005 · Awards: Theatre World Award
Coates was born in Oklahoma City and grew up in Santa Monica, Calif., where she acted in children's theater. She went on to major in acting at the University of California, Los Angeles, and worked in stock companies in the East.
Filmography
This Child Is Mine (1985) — GraceThe Buddy System (1984) — TeacherSt. Elsewhere (1982) — Mrs. FordhamThe Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) — Twin Oaks CustomerMommie Dearest (1981) — Mother SuperiorIncident at Crestridge (1981) — Mrs. DobbsScared Straight! Another Story (1980) — Mary LoringBarn Burning (1980) — AuntKnots Landing (1979) — Karen's MotherThe Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972) — Mrs. McKayThe Hustler (1961) — Waitress