Carter died saturday morning, according to publicist steve rohr, who represents carter and her husband, actor hal holbrook. Family law of course, plenty of compelling reasons are offered for the audience and even for selfhating guys to embrace this malebashing point of view. From september 2018 until april 2019, reruns of the. While their first foray into drama as a unit, it marked the third time carter and burke appeared on a show together and the third time they played relatives. Dixie virginia carter 19392010 wikitree free family tree. Apr 12, 2010 kathleen quinlan and tony danza, who costarred with the late dixie carter on the cbs drama family law from 1999 to 2002, spoke with about their memories of the actress. Dixie carter holds her tongue as one of her family law cast mates repeatedly flubs a line. Is hal holbrook still married to dixie carter, how did they. Family law is an american legal drama television series created by paul haggis, that aired on cbs from september 20, 1999 to may 27, 2002. In 1996 she published a memoir, trying to get to heaven. Carter appeared on the drama family law from 1999 to 2002, and in her last major tv appearance she played gloria hodge, the surly motherin law to marcia. An upscale law firm specializing in family law undertakes clients with domestic conflicts. The southern miss dixie darlings drill team lines up with the marching band prior to the lockheed martin armed forces bowl football game between the southern miss golden eagles and the tulane green wave at amon g. Dixie carter tv actress bio, facts, family famous birthdays.
Designing women star dixie carter dead at 70 apr 11, 2010 12. After a ceremony celebrating carter s life, those in. Shop dixie carter designing women family law diffrent strokes signed autograph photo and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. Tv talk rip dixie carter 1939 2010 dixie carter passes away at the age of 70. Carter appeared on the drama family law from 1999 to 2002, and in her last major tv appearance she played gloria hodge, the surly motherin law to marcia crosss bree on desperate housewives. Carter has been inducted into the wsu women superstars uncensored hall. Carter s role of julia sugarbaker on the sitcom designing women brought her to the stardom. Designing women star dixie carter, whose southern charm and natural beauty won her a host of television roles, has died at age 70. Carter appeared in such series as family law and diffrent strokes and scored an emmy nomination for a. Dixie virginia carter was born on may 25, 1939 in mclemoresville, tn. Dixie virginia carter 25 mey 1939 10 aprile 2010 wis a american actress.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of family law with exclusive news, photos, videos and. After being abandoned by her husband and law partner, attorney lynn holt sets out to rebuild her shattered practice and family. It usually is a mistake to confuse actors with the roles they play. The late american actress, dixie carter was famous for her work on television, films, and stage. Likewise, she is also known for her role as randi king on cbs drama series, family law. Kathleen quinlan, dixie carter, christopher mcdonald, julie warner, michael le blanc, tony danza. Dixie carter had much in common with her designing women. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of family law with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. She is a developer of professional wrestling as well as a businesswoman.
This airticle aboot an american actor or actress is a stub. Is hal holbrook still married to dixie carter, how did. She was best known for playing julia sugarbaker in the television series designing women 19861993. Dixie carter salinas was born on the 6th october 1964, in dallas, texas, usa. An upscale law firm specializing in family law undertakes clients with.
Dixie carter born may 25, 1939 is famous for being tv actress. Married three times, her husbands included actors george hearn 1977 to 1979 and hal holbrook 1984 until her death. Lynn helps rex represent a couple seeking damages against the doctor who neglected to tell them that their child would b. She wis kent for his role as julia sugarbaker in designing women. If you want to help promote this series for release on dvd, the first episode is located here forget designing.
She is also known for her role as randi king on cbs drama series family law. She also appeared in the drama family law from 1999 to 2002. First divorce lawyer lynn holt finds out her husband doesnt love her anymore. She appeared on the soap opera the edge of the night. Family law tv series 19992002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dixie carter designing women family law diffrent strokes. Mclemoresville, tn wmctv family and friends said goodbye to actress and singer dixie carter at a service thursday in carroll county. A legal drama focusing on the complicated issues surrounding family law. Carter appeared on the drama family law from 1999 to 2002, and in her last major tv appearance she played gloria hodge, the surly motherinlaw to marcia crosss bree on desperate housewives. Carter said the role was far from the kindly woman she played on designing women.
The dixie carter performing arts and academic enrichment center the. They made a vow to remain together until death did that part and this was exactly the case with the lovely couple. Family law was a compelling drama which tackled complicated legal issues in the field of family law. Apr 10, 2010 dixie virginia carter, may 25, 1939, mclemoresville, tennessee april 10, 2010, houston, texas, was an american movie, television and stage actress. With kathleen quinlan, christopher mcdonald, merrilee mccommas, salli richardsonwhitfield. Dixie virginia carter may 25, 1939 april 10, 2010 was an american film, television and stage actress. Dixie virginia carter, may 25, 1939, mclemoresville, tennessee april 10, 2010, houston, texas, was an american movie, television and stage actress. It is interesting to note that in all three professional collaborations, dixie and delta have played relatives. Carter appeared on the drama family law from 1999 to 2002, and in her last major tv appearance she played gloria hodge, the surly motherinlaw to marcia crosss bree on desperate. Dixie carter simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Carter had a recurring role on family law, playing a southern belle who had killed her abusive husband before becoming a sharptongued lawyer with a. After a ceremony celebrating carters life, those in. In addition to family, her funeral, held on april 15, 2010, was attended by designing women costars delta burke, annie potts and jean smart. She starred as julia sugarbaker on the sitcom designing women, and as randi king on the drama series family law. Family law is an american legal drama television series created by paul haggis, that aired on. S1ep 2 damages as lynn goes after a doctor for hiding the truth about a serious birth defect, danni questions whether a sexually compatible couple should be getting divorced. Apr 10, 2010 from 1986 to 1993 she starred as interior decorator julia sugarbaker on the hit cbs series designing women, and from 1999 to 2002 she appeared in the cbs legal drama family law. The attorneys in this southern california firm served their clients by handling divorce. She received a theater world award for her role in the play jesse and the bandit queen. Jul 17, 2019 dixie carter is a late american actress who was famous for her work on television, films, and stage. Aug 04, 2019 the late american actress, dixie carter was famous for her work on television, films, and stage. Carter is survived by daughters mary dixie and ginna.
Dixie carterbio, parents, sibling, married, net worth. Dixie carter died in 2010 designing womenfamily law. Dixie carter was interred in her hometown, mclemoresville, tennessee. In 2006 and 2007 carter received favorable notice as the disturbed gloria hodge on abcs desperate housewives, earning an emmy nomination. He declined to disclose the cause of death or where she died. This series starring kathleen quinlan as divorced lawyer lynn holt, who attempted to start her own law firm after her husband left both her and their law practice, taking all of their clients with him. Likewise, she is also known for her role as randi king on cbs drama series, family law carter died at the age of 70 in 2010. She previously starred on the shows designing women and family law. The two had met four years earlier while making the tv movie the killing of randy webster, and although attracted to one another, each had suffered two failed marriages and were wary at first. While well known for her role in designing women, i remember her from childhood as being married to mr. Kathleen quinlan and tony danza, who costarred with the late dixie carter on the cbs drama family law from 1999 to 2002, spoke with about. Watch full episodes of family law and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Designing women had seven years and thats history i call that history, and i miss my companions on that show all the time. See more ideas about dixie carter, designing women, dixie.
Apr 10, 2010 carter s other credits include roles on the series family law and diffrent strokes. Apr 11, 2010 carters other credits include roles on the series family law and diffrent strokes. American television actress best known for her role as gloria hodge, orsons manipulative mother, in the television drama desperate housewives from 2006 to 2007. Dixie carter, who gained television fame as julia sugarbaker on the longrunning cbs sitcom designing women, has died. Lynn and naoise try to keep a large family together, and randi argues to maintain a stayathome dads child support payments. Its a vast difference, carter said while filming the series. Kathleen quinlan, dixie carter, christopher mcdonald, julie warner, michael le blanc, tony danza, david dorfman, meredith eaton. She starred as julia sugarbaker on the sitcom designing women 198693, and as randi king on the drama series family law 19992002. Hal holbrook leaves the church following a funeral for his wife actress dixie carter, who was laid to rest in the quiet little town of mclemoresville, tn. Feb 05, 2001 dixie carter holds her tongue as one of her family law cast mates repeatedly flubs a line. S3ep 7 all in the family defending a neighbor in a paternity suit places lynn in a delicate position with her clients wife, and a child abuse case exposes differences of opinion between joe and viveca.
On monday, april 15, 2002, dixie carter and delta burke share the same television screen for a third time when delta guest stars on dixies cbs drama, family law. Carter appeared on the drama family law from 1999 to 2002, and in her last major tv appearance she. After two decades and six years together, their marriage ended with carters death. Apr 12, 2010 carter was nominated for an emmy in 2007 for her role as a motherinlaw on desperate housewives. She was nominated for the 2007 primetime emmy award for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her role as gloria hodge on. Carter appeared on the drama family law from 1999 to 2002, and in her last major tv appearance she played gloria hodge, the surly motherinlaw to marcia.
But dixie carter, who died saturday morning at age 70, shared many qualities with her most famous character, julia sugarbaker on. Family law randi king ladies man peaches 19992000 filmography as actor that evening sun 16mar2009 comfort and joy 2003 frederica. Her role as julia sugarbaker on the sitcom designing women helped carter to rise to the stardom. In 2002, delta burke appeared as a guest star on family law, a show in which dixie carter was a costar.