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Actress Georgina Cates' Secret Identity Revealed
31 Oct
Summary
- English actress Georgina Cates passed away on May 6 at 51.
- She reinvented herself with red hair and a new name for a key role.
- Cates also pursued a photography career in Los Angeles.
English actress Georgina Cates, born Clare Elaine Woodgate, passed away on May 6 at the age of 51. Her death gained wider media attention in October. Cates began her career in British television before transitioning to American films.
She is remembered for her role in "An Awfully Big Adventure," where she adopted the name Georgina Cates and dyed her hair red to win the part, initially concealing her true age and experience. Her filmography includes "Clay Pigeons," "A Soldier's Sweetheart," and "Bad Grandpa."
Beyond acting, Cates established a career as a photographer in Los Angeles, capturing celebrity portraits and advertising campaigns. She described her approach as spending time with her subjects, using her heart and camera as witnesses.
Cates was previously married to actor Skeet Ulrich from 1997 to 2005, with whom she had twins, Naiia and Jakob. Her daughter, Naiia, paid tribute to her mother, describing her as 'beautiful' and 'free-spirited.'
