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Dixie Carter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 25, 1939 |
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| Died | April 10, 2010 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | McLemoresville, Tennessee, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Dixie Carter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Julia Sugarbaker on 'Designing Women' (1986–1993) |
Intro
Dixie Carter was an American actress best known for her role as Julia Sugarbaker in the television sitcom 'Designing Women.' Her stage and screen career spanned over four decades, earning her critical acclaim and a loyal following.
Early Life & Background
Dixie Carter was born and raised in McLemoresville, Tennessee. She attended the University of Memphis and later Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College). Carter was involved in music and theatre from a young age, participating in talent contests and local stage productions.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Julia Sugarbaker on 'Designing Women' (1986–1993)
- Received an Emmy nomination for her guest role on 'Desperate Housewives' (2007)
- Appeared in television series such as 'Diff'rent Strokes' and 'Family Law'
- Stage performances on Broadway and in regional theatre, including the musical 'Master Class'
Trivia
- Married actor Hal Holbrook in 1984.
- Published a memoir titled 'Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker' in 1996.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Dixie Carter born?
Dixie Carter was born the 25 May 1939.
Where is Dixie Carter from?
McLemoresville, Tennessee, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 25th, 1939, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 25th, 1939 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
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