Carol Sutton is an American actress known for her extensive work in film, theater, and television. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Nurse Pam in the beloved film steel magnoliawhich showcases her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters.
Sutton’s career spanned several decades, during which time she appeared in more than a hundred productions, including films such as ray and monster ball.
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- Full name: Carol Jean Dixon Sutton
- Date of birth: December 3, 1944
- Age: 80 years old (at the time of death in 2020)
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Margaret Bush and Amos Dixon
- Siblings: Orris Buckner III (brother)
- Spouse: Archie Sutton (divorced)
- Children: Archie Sutton Jr., Oniah Sutton
- Relationship status: Divorced
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: African American
- Net worth: $1 million (estimated)
early life and education
Carol Sutton was born on December 3, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She grew up in a culturally rich environment and was influenced by the vibrant arts scene in her hometown. Her parents, Margaret Bush and Amos Dixon, played an important role in shaping her early life.
Sutton attended Xavier Preparatory School and later Xavier University of Louisiana, but left before completing his degree to marry professional football player Archie Sutton. In the late 1960s, she joined an anti-poverty agency called Total Community Action while studying early childhood development at Texas Southern University in Houston.
personal life
Carol Sutton married Archie Sutton and had two children: Archie Sutton Jr. and Oniah Sutton. The couple eventually divorced, but family remained an important part of her life. Details about her extramarital affairs or controversies related to her personal relationships are not well documented.
Profession
Carol Sutton’s acting career began in the late 1960s at the Dashiki Project Theater in New Orleans. Her first television role came in the 1974 film The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Over the years, she has appeared in many critically acclaimed films and television shows, including:
- steel magnolia
- ray
- monster ball
- Introduction to Pelican
- queen candy
- lovecraft country
She was also heavily involved in theater, serving as a director and acting teacher, making significant contributions to the local arts scene.
Awards
- Big Easy Lifetime Achievement Award (2012)
net worth
Carol Sutton has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million, accumulated through her extensive acting career and involvement in various entertainment projects.
die
Carol Sutton passed away on December 10, 2020 at the age of 76 due to complications from COVID-19. Her death marks a significant loss for the New Orleans arts community, where she had been a beloved figure for decades.
social media
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film chronology
- steel magnolia (1989)
- ray (2004)
- monster ball (2001)
- Introduction to Pelican (1993)
- big easy (1996)
- queen candy (2019)
- lovecraft country (2020)
- help (2011)
- killer joe (2011)
- Treme (2010)
