What is Veronica Cartwright's Net Worth?
Veronica Cartwright, a renowned actress with a career spanning six decades, has amassed a net worth of $2 million. Starting as a child actress, she gained early fame with roles in films like "The Children's Hour" and Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds." In her later career, Cartwright received critical acclaim for performances in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," "Aliens," and "The Witches of Eastwick." She also made notable appearances in television series such as "ER" and "The X-Files."
Early Life and Child Acting Career
Born in 1949 in Bristol, England, Veronica Cartwright moved to Los Angeles, California, shortly after the birth of her younger sister, Angela. Cartwright's acting career began in 1958 with a role in the World War II film "In Love and War." She appeared in several television shows during her early years, including "Leave it to Beaver," where she played Beaver's classmates Violet Rutherford and Peggy MacIntosh. Her other television appearances included "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "Make Room for Daddy," "Route 66," "The Twilight Zone," and "The Eleventh Hour."
During the early 1960s, Cartwright starred in two major films, "The Children's Hour" and "The Birds." She portrayed Rosalie Wells in "The Children's Hour," acting alongside Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. In Hitchcock's "The Birds," she played Cathy Brenner, whose birthday party is disrupted by a seagull attack. Cartwright also had roles in "One Man's Way" and the television series "Daniel Boone," where she played Jemima Boone during the first two seasons.
Further Film Career
After an 11-year break from film, Cartwright returned in 1975 with "Inserts," co-starring Bob Hoskins, Richard Dreyfuss, and Jessica Harper. She gained critical recognition for her role as Nancy Bellicec in the 1978 remade sci-fi horror film "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," starring Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. In the same year, she featured in Jack Nicholson's Western comedy "Goin' South," alongside Mary Steenburgen, John Belushi, and Christopher Lloyd. Her role as Joan Lambert in Ridley Scott's 1979 film "Alien" earned her a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Cartwright continued to build her impressive filmography with roles in "Nightmares," "The Right Stuff," "My Man Adam," "Flight of the Navigator," and "Wisdom," co-starring Emilio Estevez and Demi Moore. She also had significant roles in George Miller's 1987 fantasy film "The Witches of Eastwick," starring Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon, and Jack Nicholson.
In the 1990s, Cartwright's filmography included "False Identity," "Man Trouble," "Mirror, Mirror 2: Raven Dance," "Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh," "Shoot the Moon," "Money Talks," and "A Slipping-Down Life." During the 2000s, she appeared in "Scary Movie 2," "Straight-Jacket," and "Kinsey," featuring Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, and Peter Sarsgaard. Her later credits include "InSight," "Montana Amazon," "The Odd Way Home," "The Town That Dreaded Sundown," and "Breaking Fast."
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Further Television Career
Veronica Cartwright's television career has been as extensive as her film work. In the late 1960s, she appeared in "The Name of the Game," "Family Affair," and "Mod Squad." The 1970s saw her make guest appearances on "Death Valley Days," "Then Came Bronson," "My Three Sons," "Here We Go Again," and "Serpico." In the 1980s, she featured in various made-for-TV movies, including "The Big Black Pill," "Prime Suspect," "Intimate Encounters," and "Desperate Love." She also starred in the miniseries "Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones" and "Robert Kennedy & His Times." From 1989 to 1992, she played the recurring role of A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan on the NBC legal drama "L.A. Law."
In the 1990s, Cartwright starred in a series of made-for-TV movies such as "A Son's Promise," "Dead in the Water," "Lincoln & amp; Seward," "It's Nothing Personal," "Dead Air," "My Brother's Keeper," "The Lottery," and "The Rat Pack." She earned an Emmy nomination for her guest role on "ER" in the late 90s. From 1998 to 1999, Cartwright appeared in "The X-Files" as Cassandra Spender, earning two more Emmy nominations. In the following years, she featured in various shows including "Chicago Hope," "Will & Grace," "Touched by an Angel," "Family Law," "Judging Amy," "The Closer," "Nip/Tuck," "Boston Legal," "The Nine," "Revenge," "Supernatural," and "The Good Doctor." She also had recurring roles in "Six Feet Under," "Invasion," "Resurrection," and "Bosch."
Personal Life
Veronica Cartwright's personal life includes three marriages. She first married Richard Gates in 1968, divorcing in 1972. Her second marriage, to Stanley Goldstein, lasted from 1976 to 1980. In 1982, she married actor, director, and writer Richard Compton, who remained her husband until his passing in 2007.
