Laurel Cronin

Laurel Cronin (October 10, 1939 – October 26, 1992) was an American actress, singer and dancer.

Biography Cronin was born on October 10, 1939, to Frank and Elizabeth Lewis. She had a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Jennifer. Cronin worked thirty-five years of her career in theatre based in Chicago. In 1987, she won the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actress for her performance as Mrs. Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer at the Court Theatre. In 1980, she also appeared on Broadway in Passione.

On October 26, 1992, Cronin died of cancer at the age of 53 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1991 Hook Liza, Wendy's Housekeeper 1992 Beethoven Devonia Peet 1992 Housesitter Mary 1992 A League of Their Own Maida Gillespie (final film role)