While attending the University of California-Davis, she saw an ad in the Little People of America magazine about the search for extras for Chevy Chase’s Under the Rainbow, a film which was loosely based on the little people who auditioned for roles as Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz.
Carrington scored a role, and took some time off from college. Although she eventually went back to earn a degree in early childhood development from UC-Davis, her career path was set.
Among her credits was a role in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi as an ewok, a role she reprised for two made-for-television films, Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984) and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor.
Carrington worked constantly, appearing on such TV shows as Seinfeld and The Drew Carey Show, as well as some local theater. Her other film roles included appearances in Men in Black and She’s All That. She was also a well-received regular at Comic-Con and other live entertainment events.
Survivors include her parents, Fred and Marlene Carrington; her sister, Cathy; brother Robert Carrington; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces. Memorial plans are private, but services will be held in Northern and Southern California.
While attending the University of California-Davis, she saw an ad in the Little People of America magazine about the search for extras for Chevy Chase’s Under the Rainbow, a film which was loosely based on the little people who auditioned for roles as Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz.
Carrington scored a role, and took some time off from college. Although she eventually went back to earn a degree in early childhood development from UC-Davis, her career path was set.
Among her credits was a role in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi as an ewok, a role she reprised for two made-for-television films, Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984) and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor.
Carrington worked constantly, appearing on such TV shows as Seinfeld and The Drew Carey Show, as well as some local theater. Her other film roles included appearances in Men in Black and She’s All That. She was also a well-received regular at Comic-Con and other live entertainment events.
Survivors include her parents, Fred and Marlene Carrington; her sister, Cathy; brother Robert Carrington; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces. Memorial plans are private, but services will be held in Northern and Southern California.