Carol Sutton (actress)

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Carol Sutton
Born
Carol Dickerson

(1944-12-03)December 3, 1944
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 10, 2020(2020-12-10) (aged 76)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active1974–2020
Spouse(s)Archie Sutton (divorced)
Children2

Carol Joan Sutton (née Dickerson; December 3, 1944[1] – December 10, 2020) was an American actress of theater, film and television, best known for her appearances in the films Steel Magnolias, Monster's Ball, and Ray.

Biography[]

Carol Dickerson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended the Xavier University Preparatory School and then later enrolled at Xavier University but dropped out after marrying Archie Sutton, whom she later divorced.[2] She worked for Total Community Action and earned certification in early childhood development from Texas Southern University in Houston.[3] She was also a parishioner at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church in New Orleans.[4]

Acting career[]

She joined the Dashiki Project Theatre in the 1960s.[5] Her acting debut came in the 1974 television show The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. [6]

Sutton devoted much of her career to the theater and also served as an acting teacher in her hometown.[7][8] She recorded a large number of supporting roles in American film and television, participating in productions such as The Pelican Brief, Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, American Horror Story: Coven, True Detective, Kidnap, The Last Exorcism, Outer Banks and Killer Joe.[9][10]

In 2012, Sutton received a New Orleans Lifetime Achievement Award.[11]

In 2019, Sutton played Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry.[12]

Sutton died on December 10, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Orleans at age 76, seven days after her birthday.[9][13][2][14] She is interred at in New Orleans, Louisiana. The sixth episode of the second season of Outer Banks, titled "My Druthers", is dedicated in her memory.

Filmography[]

Film and television[]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2SNX-483 (registration required)
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Haring, Bruce (December 12, 2020). "Carol Sutton Dies: Acclaimed New Orleans Actress For Film, TV Was 76". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  3. ^ Pope, John (December 11, 2020). "Carol Sutton, 'mesmerizing' New Orleans actress for half century, dies at 76". NOLA.com. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  4. ^ Pope, John (2020-10-11). "Carol Sutton, 'mesmerizing' New Orleans actress for half century, dies at 76". www.nola.com. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  5. ^ "Carol Sutton, New Orleans Star Known For Role In 'Steel Magnolias,' Dies At 76". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  6. ^ Lee, Janet W. (2020-12-12). "Carol Sutton, Actor in 'Steel Magnolias' and 'Queen Sugar,' Dies of COVID-19 at 76". Variety. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  7. ^ "Carol Sutton theatre profile". About the Artists. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  8. ^ DeBerry, Jarvis. "New Orleans and New Orleans actress Carol Sutton featured in hot Alicia Keys music video". NOLA. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "New Orleans actress Carol Sutton dies from complications of COVID-19". WDSU. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  10. ^ "Carol Sutton | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  11. ^ "Carol Sutton: Steel Magnolias actress dies from Covid-19". BBC News. December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  12. ^ Fortin, Jacey (2020-12-15). "Carol Sutton, a Stage and Screen Actress Devoted to New Orleans, Dies at 76". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  13. ^ "Actress Carol Sutton dies from COVID-19 complications". MSN. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  14. ^ Kennedy, Mark (December 12, 2020). "New Orleans stage and screen actor Carol Sutton dies at 76". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 12, 2020.

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