At A Glance

Kathleen, who plays honest farmwoman Emma, moved to New York after graduating from high school. She later furthered her education by attending the Sorbonne in Paris on a Fulbright Scholarship.

In addition to her many stage credits, Kathleen is also a veteran of film and television. In addition to her many screen credits, she has appeared in many dramatic series such as Toma, The Secrets of Midland Heights, Oz, Law and Order, Bonanza, and The Invaders.

Kathleen is married and has one daughter and a grandson. Her hobbies include weaving and gardening. She and her family reside just out of New York City.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

OZ Mrs. Beecher 1997 to 2002

Mafia Princess
Angelina Giancana
1986

Ryan's Hope
Una MacCurtain
1986

As The World Turns
Emma Snyder
November 1985 to June 29, 2010

PBS's Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton
1981

Another World
Rose Perreni
1978 to 1980

Young Dr. Malone
Jill Malone #1
1958 to 1959

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Hi-Life
Frankie
1998

Courage Under Fire
Geraldine Walden
1998

Without a Trace
Ms. Hauser
1983

I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
Dr. Rawlings
1982

Much Ado About Nothing
Beatrice
1974

Savages
Leslie
1972

The Return of Charlie Chan
Irene Hadrachi
1971

The Mephisto Waltz
Maggie West
1971

The Sea Gull
Masha
1968

Petulla
Wilma
1968

The Group
Helena Davison
1966

Acting Portfolio

THEATER

The Importance of Being Ernest at Circle in the Square

Brighton Beach Memoirs
You Can't Take it With You
Much Ado About Nothing
Hamlet
Measure for Measure
A Midsummer Night's Dream
As You Like It
Henry V
The Tempest
Richard II
all for Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival

Bring Back Birdie
Rosie

Acting Portfolio

REGIONAL THEATER

The Beggar's Opera Castaways Tower of Evil at CSC Repertory

Bring Back Birdie
Rosie

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Awards Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (1986, 1987, 1991) Tony Awards Nomination Obie Awards Winner

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Wilmington, Delaware

DATE OF BIRTH: March 21, 1939

HAIR: Dark Brown