- Ann Wedgeworth
Elizabeth Ann Wedgeworth (born
January 21 ,1935 inAbilene, Texas ) is an American actress, best known for her role as Lahoma Vane Lucas on the daytime dramas "Another World" (1967-1970) and "Somerset" (1970-1973).Biography
Early life
She attended the
University of Texas and was a childhood friend and high school classmate ofJayne Mansfield ."Three's Company"
Wedgeworth later joined the cast of "
Three's Company " in 1979 asLana Shields and was promptly written out of the series in mid-season with no explanation given in the story for Lana's disappearance.Wedgeworth revealed to author Chris Mann that she wasn't "fired" but asked to be let go. After shooting a couple of episodes of "Three's Company", Wedgeworth said some of the cast members were complaining about the size of her role. She said afterwards, her part dwindled down to practically "nothing." Wedgeworth asked the producers to write the part of Lana back to the way it was intended and promised to be, or else release her from the show so she could pursue other opportunities. The producers there upon released her from the show.
Later career
In 1978, she won a Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress on Broadway in
Neil Simon 's "Chapter Two".She also played recurring roles on the sitcoms "
Evening Shade " and "Roseanne". Interestingly, in 1982, she worked withLinda Bloodworth-Thomason in her first series, "Filthy Rich", playing ditsy but good-natured Bootsie Westchester.Ann played Patsy Cline's feisty mother, Hilda Hensley, in the 1985 biopic "Sweet Dreams".
Most recently, Ann was seen in "
The Hawk Is Dying " withPaul Giamatti that was shown at theSundance Film Festival .Personal life
She was
Rip Torn 's first wife, before Torn marriedGeraldine Page . They have a daughter, actress Danae Torn. She is currently married to acting teacher and director Ernie Martin, and they have a daughter, actress/writer Dianna Martin.External links
* [http://www.annwedgeworth.com Ann Wedgeworth official website]
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