1992’s A League Of Their Own follows sisters Dottie and Kit as they become professional baseball players for the Rockford Peaches during the AAGPBL’s inaugural season. Over the course of the season, the Peaches face many challenges, both personal and professional, as they fight to gain legitimacy for the AAGPBL with baseball fans.
A League Of Their Own’s classic story is brought to life by several now-iconic names, such as Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, and Rosie O’Donnell. For many of the cast , A League Of Their Own bolstered their careers significantly and brought them name recognition, but it might not be known what the movie’s cast did after the movie’s success. Here is what happened to A League Of Their Own’s cast after the 1992 movie, including some of the biggest projects they have done since.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks appears in A League Of Their Own as washed-up-baseball-player-turned-coach Jimmy Dougan, and his career has only skyrocketed since then. After starring in A League Of Their Own, Hanks became a major film star in the 1990s, starring in huge films like Sleepless In Seattle, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, Toy Story, Saving Private Ryan, and many, many more. Hanks’ star power has carried him to continued success throughout the subsequent three decades with hit movies throughout the 2000s and 2010s.
In the 2020s, Tom Hanks’ film career is just as prolific as ever. In recent years, he has been in hits like Elvis, where he portrayed Colonel Tom Parker. Most recently, Hanks starred as the title character in A Man Called Otto and in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City. Hanks’ continued success and acclaim for his film career since A League Of Their Own has cemented him as a titan in the industry.
Geena Davis
In A League Of Their Own, Geena Davis portrays catcher Dottie Hinson. After A League Of Their Own, Davis continued acting in films throughout the 1990s, and though none were as positively received as A League Of Their Own, Davis herself still received recognition for her roles. Her film career waned a bit in the 2000s and 2010s, which saw Davis take more TV roles. Davis has appeared in several shows over the years, including Grey’s Anatomy, The Exorcist, GLOW, and She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power. Davis’ most recent film appearance is in 2023’s Fairyland, showing her film career is still alive and well after A League Of Their Own.
Madonna
Besides Tom Hanks, Madonna is easily one of the most recognizable stars of A League Of Their Own’s cast, where she plays center fielder “All the way” Mae Morbadito. Since A League Of Their Own, Madonna has acted intermittently throughout the years, mostly in the 1990s and 2000s. In 1996, Madonna starred in Evita as Eva Peron, a performance (both acting-wise and musically) which earned her critical acclaim.
Since the 2000s, however, Madonna’s main focus has been on her music. The singer has continued releasing new music throughout the last 30 years, with her most recent album being 2019’s Madame X. Between her prolific musical and acting careers, Madonna is undoubtedly a legend in the entertainment industry.
Lori Petty
Lori Petty appears in A League Of Their Own as the fiercely competitive pitcher Kit Keller. Since A League Of Their Own, Petty has continued acting both in films and on TV, with some of her most notable subsequent film roles being in Free Willy and Tank Girl. Petty has also provided her voice to Superman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures, where she portrayed villain Livewire. One of Petty’s most recognizable projects in recent years is Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black, where she held a recurring role as Lolly Whitehill.
Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O’Donnell is another one of the biggest stars to come out of A League Of Their Own, where she portrays Mae’s close friend Doris Murphy. After the success of A League Of Their Own, O’Donnell continued acting in films throughout the 1990s, although her film career appears to have waned, with her most recent appearance being in Pitch Perfect 2. O’Donnell has also appeared in many television roles, though some of her most significant work in the medium are her hosting roles on shows like The Rosie O’Donnell Show and The View. In 2022, Rosie O’Donnell had a cameo in the League Of Their Own reboot.
Megan Cavanagh
Megan Cavanagh appears in A League Of Their Own as Rockford Peach Marla Hooch, which is her most well-known live action film role. Other than A League Of Their Own, Cavanagh is also best known for providing the voice of Judy Neutron in the Jimmy Neutron series. Since then, Cavanagh has continued acting both in television and film, providing her voice for multiple animated series like Winx Club and The Loud House, with her most recent role being on Disney+’s Cars On The Road.
A League Of Their Own's ing Cast
Anne Ramsay - After playing Rockford Peach Helen in A League Of Their Own, Anne Ramsay has had steady film and TV throughout the years. Her most significant role was in sitcom Mad About You, where she played Lisa Stemple. In 2019, Ramsay reprised her Mad About You role in the limited reboot of the series.
Freddie Simpson - Not much is known about Freddie Simpson’s career after she appeared in A League Of Their Own as Rockford Peach Ellen Sue Gotlander. She reprised her role as Ellen Sue in the short-lived 1993 A League Of Their Own TV series, and Simpson also appeared in a 1996 episode of Tracy Takes On... After the 1990s, however, it appears Freddie Simpson left the entertainment industry.
Tracy Reiner - Reiner continued acting in films through 2015 after appearing as Betty “Spaghetti” Horn in A League Of Their Own. Some of Reiner’s most well-known projects include Apollo 13 and in The Princess Diaries series.
Bitty Schram - After her role as Rockford Peach Evelyn Gardner in A League Of Their Own, Bitty Schram continued acting, with her most significant role being Sharona Fleming on the TV show Monk.
Renee Coleman - Renee Coleman appeared in some more films and TV shows after playing Rockford Peach Alice “Skeeter” Gaspers, with her most notable role being in Quantum Leap. In 1995, Coleman retired from acting and is currently working as a DreamTender.
Ann Cusack - Ann Cusack continued acting in both film and TV after her appearance as Rockford Peach Shirley Baker, appearing in movies like The Birdcage and Sully. Most recently, Cusack has had a recurring role on The Boys as Donna January.
Jon Lovitz - Jon Lovitz has continued his acting career after portraying AAGPBL scout Ernie Capadino in A League Of Their Own, appearing in movies like The Wedding Singer, Matilda, and the Hotel Transylvania series. Lovitz has also appeared in several episodes of The Simpsons over the years. In the mid-2010s, Lovitz had a main role on the sitcom Mr. Box Office as Bobby Gold.
David Strathairn - David Strathairn has had a prolific acting career after playing AAGPBL general manager Ira Lowenstein. In 2006, Strathairn played Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, And Good Luck, which garnered him a Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards. Recently, Strathairn appeared in films like Guillermo Del Toro’s Nightmare Alley as well as Where The Crawdads Sing.
Garry Marshall - After playing candy bar mogul and AAGPBL founder Walter Harvey (based on Phillip K. Wrigley) in A League Of Their Own, Garry Marshall continued acting and directing over the next two decades. Sadly, Marshall ed away in 2016 at the age of 81.
Bill Pullman - Bill Pullman has continued having a successful film and TV career after playing Dottie’s husband Bob in A League Of Their Own. Since then, Pullman has appeared in several popular films, including but not limited to Sleepless In Seattle, While You Were Sleeping, Independence Day, and Lake Placid.
