: A Brief Biography

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