Kathy Bates
Kathleen Doyle Bates (born June 28, 1948) is an American actress and director. Known for her roles in comedic and dramatic films and television programs, she has received various accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two British Academy Film Awards.
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| Full name at birth | Kathleen Doyle Bates
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| Claim to fame | her roles as Annie Wilkes in the 1990 psychological thriller film Misery, Evelyn Couch in the 1991 comedy-drama film Fried Green Tomatoes, Dolores Claiborne in the 1995 psychological thriller drama film Dolores Claiborne, "the Unsinkable" Molly Brown in the 1997 epic romance and disaster film Titanic, Libby Holden in the 1998 comedy-drama film Primary Colors, Helen "Mama" Boucher in the 1998 sports comedy film The Waterboy, Roberta Hertzel in the 2002 comedy-drama film About Schmidt, Queen Victoria in the 2004 action adventure comedy film Around the World in 80 Days, Harriet Korn in the NBC legal drama series Harry's Law, Delphine LaLaurie, Ethel Darling, Iris, Agnes Mary Winstead, Thomasin White, and Ms. Miriam Mead in the award-winning FX anthology horror series American Horror Story, and Bobi Jewell in the 2019 biographical drama film Richard Jewell
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| Date of birth | 28 June 1948
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| Place of birth | Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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| Occupation | Actress, Director
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| Height | 5' 3" (160 cm)
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| Weight | 136 lbs (62 kg)
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| Distinctive feature | Short stature
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| Dress size | 6
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| Shoe size | 8
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| Net worth | $32,000,000 USD
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| High school | White Station High School in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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| University | Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, USA in 1969 with an BFA in Theater.
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- Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard, California in September 2016.
- Her character of Annie Wilkes was ranked as the 17th most historic villain in AFI‘s list of ‘100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains’ in 2003.
- Kathy successfully recovered from ovarian cancer in 2003. Moreover, she underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012.
- She received an Oscar for ‘Best Actress’ for her portrayal of Annie Wilkes in the horror film, Misery (1990).
- She is frequently mistaken for comedienne and actress, Roseanne Barr.
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