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Lori Petty
Career
Active 1984 – present
Biography
About Lori Petty
An American actress, director, and writer, Lori Petty has built a long and eclectic career. She was born on Monday 14th of October 1963 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She stands 5'6" with a slim build, black hair, and blue eyes.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1984-present (started around 20 years old; 42 years active)
- Birthplace
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 374k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
Which film did she both write and direct?
She wrote and directed the 2008 independent drama The Poker House, based on her early life in the 1970s.
How did her big screen career begin?
She made her big screen debut in the 1990 comedy Cadillac Man, before starring in Point Break, A League of Their Own, Free Willy, and Tank Girl.
What was her role in Orange Is the New Black?
She played Lolly Whitehill, a guest star in season two and a recurring character in seasons three, four, and seven.
Did you know
- She created and starred in the short-lived 1996 Fox sitcom Lush Life.
- She started acting around age 20 and has been active since 1984.
- Her 1984 start means she has been in the industry for more than four decades.
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