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Lori Lee PettyAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 14.10.1963
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Lori Petty
Lori Petty (Lori Lee Petty) was born in 1963 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. After graduating from high school in Iowa, she started working as a graphic designer. In the late 1980s, Petty appeared on television, starting with various TV series. During this time, she could be seen in "Miami Vice," "The Twilight Zone," "Freddy's Nightmares," and several other telefilms. In 1993, the actress was nominated for a Prism Award for her work in the series "NYPD Blue."
Early Career
Petty made her film debut in 1990, appearing in the comedy "Cadillac Man" alongside Tim Robbins and Robin Williams. Her breakthrough came in 1991 after her role in Kathryn Bigelow's film "Point Break" with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. This led to numerous film invitations, including Penny Marshall's sports comedy "A League of Their Own" about a women's baseball team, and John Singleton's drama "Poetic Justice."
Breakthrough Role
Perhaps Petty's greatest fame came from the post-apocalyptic comedy "Tank Girl" in 1995, directed by Rachel Talalay, where she played the lead role of Rebecca - a witty, beautiful, and somewhat unconventional girl who is always ready with a response. This vibrant and unusual film, which became somewhat cultish, earned Petty a huge number of fans.
Later Career
Over the years, Petty has worked extensively in both film and television. In 1996, she made her debut as a producer, serving as a co-producer for the TV series "Lush Life." Additionally, she began participating as a co-author of scripts for other TV series. In 2006, Petty portrayed the lead role of Lynn Carlin in the horror film "Cryptid," which depicted strange and horrifying events in South Africa. Among her recent works are the TV thriller "Prison Break: The Final Break" and the series "The Cleaner," which debuted in 2008.
Personal Life
It is known that Lori Petty is a vegetarian. In the summer of 2009, the press widely discussed an unfortunate incident on the road - an intoxicated Petty hit a 14-year-old skateboarder. However, the incident resulted in just a fine.
The Poker House
In 2008, Petty directed her own film, the drama "The Poker House," which soon received the top prize at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
