Lori Petty, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the USA on October 14, 1963, is renowned for her roles in well-known movies such as “Point Break” (1991), “A League of Their Own” (1992), “Free Willy” (1993), and “Tank Girl” (1995). Her career commenced in 1985.
Petty’s estimated net worth is around $3 million as of late 2016, earned through her successful acting career. In addition to her film roles, Petty has also contributed to TV series, further enhancing her wealth.
Before pursuing acting, Petty worked as a graphic designer in Omaha, Nebraska. Her first on-screen appearance was in an episode of “The Equalizer” in 1985, followed by an episode of “The Twilight Zone” in 1986. Petty gained popularity in the early ‘90s with roles in movies like “Cadillac Man” (1990), “Point Break” (1991), “A League of Their Own” (1992), and “Free Willy” (1993), which significantly increased her net worth due to the commercial success of the latter.
Throughout the mid-90s, Petty appeared in notable movies such as “The Glass Shield” (1994) and “Tank Girl” (1995), and ended the decade with roles in “Relax… It’s Just Sex” (1998) and TV series like “Brimstone” (1998-1999). In the 2000s, despite failing to secure significant roles, Petty made appearances in TV shows like “House” (2008-2009) and “Prison Break” (2009). After a brief hiatus, Petty currently stars as Lolly Whitehill in the series “Orange Is the New Black” (2014-present). She has also recently completed filming for “Fear, Love, and Agoraphobia” (2016) and “Dead Awake” (2016), further adding to her net worth.
Aside from acting, Petty also directed the movie “The Poker House” in 2008, featuring Jennifer Lawrence, Javon Johnson, and Sophi Bairley. Petty’s personal life details, including her marital status and children, are not widely known, as she prefers to keep them out of the public eye. However, it is known that she is a vegetarian and received five years probation for a misdemeanor charge for drink-driving in 2009.
These achievements have collectively contributed to Lori Petty’s $3 million net worth.
