Carol Locatell was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, Coffy, and The Family Stone.
Personal and Family Life
Born on December 13, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia, Carol Locatell was married to Gregory Prestopino until her passing on April 11, 2023. She had no children. Her parents were Robert Joseph John Locatell and Madelon O’Day.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Carol appeared in three films with Burt Reynolds: Paternity, Sharky’s Machine, and Best Friends. She also decided to start an acting workshop in Manhattan, New York, which has been successful for several years. Her impressive stage credits include performances in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theaters across the country, notably at the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Additionally, she served as an acting mentor for Jodi Thelen.
Death and Legacy
Carol Locatell passed away on April 11, 2023, in Sherman Oaks, California, after a battle with cancer. She left behind a legacy of diverse performances in film and theater that continue to inspire actors and audiences alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Friday the 13th: A New Beginning | 1985-03-22 | Ethel Hubbard |
| Sharky’s Machine | 1981-12-18 | Mabel |
| The Bad Seed | 1985-02-07 | Rita Daigler |
| This Is a Hijack | 1973-06-01 | Mrs. Pierce |
| Sammy | 1977-11-19 | Marilyn Redding |
| Thunder County | 1974-01-01 | Sally |
| Fishes ‘n Loaves: Heaven Sent | 2016-09-06 | Widow Smythe |
| Coffy | 1973-06-13 | Priscilla |
| Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose | 2017-12-17 | Elder Rose |
| Happy | 1983-10-26 | Sandy Hanover |
| Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th | 2013-09-13 | Self – ‘Ethel Hubbard’ |
| The Death of Richie | 1977-01-10 | The Nurse |
| Cry Rape | 1973-11-27 | Susan Hadley |
| The Family Stone | 2005-12-15 | Jeweler |
| Games Mother Never Taught You | 1982-11-27 | Kitty Statler |
| The Way You Look Tonight | 2019-03-08 | Mawmaw |
| The Daytrippers | 1997-03-05 | Doris |
| Paternity | 1981-10-02 | Ms. Werner |
| Life Goes On | 1989-09-12 | |
| Sonny with a Chance | 2009-02-08 | Edith |
| Family Law | 1999-09-20 | |
| NCIS | 2003-09-23 | Renee Prewdome |
| Station 19 | 2018-03-22 | Evelyn |
| 7th Heaven | 1996-08-26 | Mrs. Penn |
| Without a Trace | 2002-09-26 | Mrs. Reese |
| I Didn’t Do It | 2014-01-17 | Carol |
| Numb3rs | 2005-01-23 | Elsie Korfelt |
| Shameless | 2011-01-09 | Eleanor |
| Bonanza | 1959-09-12 | Etta |
| Scandal | 2012-04-05 | Bitsy Cooper |
| Grey’s Anatomy | 2005-03-27 | Mai |
| Mad Men | 2007-07-19 | Miss Wakeman |