Biography: Laurel Cronin (October 10, 1939 – October 26, 1992) was an American actress, singer and dancer. Prior to her move to Los Angeles in 1990, Cronin worked thirty-five years of her career in theatre based in Chicago. In 1987, she won the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actress for her performance as Mrs. Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer at the Court Theatre. In 1980, she also appeared on Broadway in Passione.