Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Painter, Film director, Television actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
Canadian French, English
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Armenian (Լոռի)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1963 -- JFK assassinated in Dallas; Johnson becomes president; John F. Kennedy / Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 36 years (1987-2023)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 3 films with Robert Picardo
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Filmography (21)
Biography
Lori Petty (born October 14, 1963) is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1990 comedy film Cadillac Man and later starred in films Point Break (1991), A League of Their Own (1992), Free Willy (1993), The Glass Shield (1994) and played the title role in Tank Girl (1995). She created and starred in the short-lived Fox sitcom Lush Life in 1996 and acted in number of independent and smaller-scale movies in later career.
In 2008, Petty wrote and directed independent drama film The Poker House based on her early life during the 1970s. In 2014 she joined the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black as Lolly Whitehill as a guest star in the second season, and a recurring character in the third, fourth and seventh seasons.
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How old is Lori Petty?
Lori Petty is 62 years old, born on .
Where was Lori Petty born?
Lori Petty was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
What movies or shows has Lori Petty been in?
Lori Petty has 21 credits in our database. Notable titles include You're All Gonna Die (2023), Station Eleven (2021), The Survivalist (2021), Hawaii Five-0 (2010), Prison Break: The Final Break (2009).
What is Lori Petty known for?
Lori Petty is primarily known as an actor. Lori Petty (born October 14, 1963) is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1990 comedy film…
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You can find more about Lori Petty on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
