Angela Cartwright is an English-born American actress, photographer and author best known for her roles as Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Linda Williams in Make Room for Daddy, and Penny Robinson in Lost in Space.
Cartwright was born in Altrincham, Cheshire, England in 1952 to an English mother and a Welsh father. Her family moved to California when she was three years old. At the age of six, she was cast as a Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club, appearing in various episodes throughout the show’s run.
In 1965, Cartwright was cast as Linda Williams on the hit show Make Room for Daddy. In the same year, she was cast as Brigitta von Trapp in the classic film The Sound of Music. She also appeared in the films The Gnome-Mobile, The Troubleshooters, and The Children’s Hour.
In 1965, Cartwright was cast as Penny Robinson in the television series Lost in Space. She appeared in all three seasons of the show from 1965 to 1968. After Lost in Space, Cartwright had a number of guest roles on various television shows. She appeared on shows such as The Big Valley, Bonanza, and The High Chaparral.
In the early 1970s, Cartwright retired from acting and began a career as a photographer and writer. She has published a number of books on photography and has had her work featured in various publications. In addition, she has worked as a photographer for the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times.
She currently lives in Los Angeles, California and continues to pursue her career in photography and writing. Her work has been praised by many in the photography and writing communities.
Throughout her career, Angela Cartwright has been an influential figure in the entertainment industry. She has been praised for her acting, photography, and writing work, and is remembered fondly for her roles in The Sound of Music, Make Room for Daddy, and Lost in Space.
Birthday
Sept. 9, 1952
