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Facts
| Also Known As | Kathleen Doyle Bates |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1948 (age 76) • Memphis • Tennessee |
| Awards And Honors | Emmy Award (2014) • Emmy Award (2012) • Academy Award (1991) • Academy Award (1991): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2014): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie • Emmy Award (2012): Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series • Golden Globe Award (1997): Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1991): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama |
| Married To | Tony Campisi (1991–1997) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Richard Jewell" (2019) • "The Highwaymen" (2019) • "American Horror Story" (2013–2018) • "On the Basis of Sex" (2018) • "The Big Bang Theory" (2018) • "The Death and Life of John F. Donovan" (2018) • "Disjointed" (2017–2018) • "Krystal" (2017) • "Feud" (2017) • "Bad Santa 2" (2016) • "The Boss" (2016) • "Complete Unknown" (2016) • "The Great Gilly Hopkins" (2015) • "Mike & Molly" (2014–2015) • "American Dad!" (2015) • "Boychoir" (2014) • "Omoide no Mânî" (2014) • "Tammy" (2014) • "Harry's Law" (2011–2012) • "Two and a Half Men" (2012) • "The Office" (2010–2011) • "Midnight in Paris" (2011) • "You May Not Kiss the Bride" (2011) • "A Little Bit of Heaven" (2011) • "Valentine's Day" (2010) • "Alice" (2009) • "The Blind Side" (2009) • "Personal Effects" (2009) • "Chéri" (2009) • "Revolutionary Road" (2008) • "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) • "The Family That Preys" (2008) • "P.S. I Love You" (2007) • "The Golden Compass" (2007) • "Fred Claus" (2007) • "Bee Movie" (2007) • "Guilty Hearts" (2006) • "Have Mercy" (2006) • "Charlotte's Web" (2006) • "Bonneville" (2006) • "Relative Strangers" (2006) • "Failure to Launch" (2006) • "Six Feet Under" (2003–2005) • "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" (2004) • "Little Black Book" (2004) • "Around the World in 80 Days" (2004) • "American Experience" (1993–2004) • "Unconditional Love" (2002) • "About Schmidt" (2002) • "Dragonfly" (2002) • "Love Liza" (2002) • "King of the Hill" (2001) • "American Outlaws" (2001) • "MADtv" (2000) • "Bruno" (2000) • "The Wonderful World of Disney" (1999) • "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1999) • "The Waterboy" (1998) • "The Effects of Magic" (1998) • "Primary Colors" (1998) • "Titanic" (1997) • "Swept from the Sea" (1997) • "Adventures from the Book of Virtues" (1997) • "The War at Home" (1996) • "Diabolique" (1996) • "Angus" (1995) • "Great Performances" (1995) • "Dolores Claiborne" (1995) • "Curse of the Starving Class" (1994) • "North" (1994) • "A Home of Our Own" (1993) • "Used People" (1992) • "Prelude to a Kiss" (1992) • "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991) • "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" (1991) • "Shadows and Fog" (1991) • "The Road to Mecca" (1991) • "Misery" (1990) • "White Palace" (1990) • "Dick Tracy" (1990) • "Men Don't Leave" (1990) • "L.A. Law" (1989) • "High Stakes" (1989) • "Signs of Life" (1989) • "China Beach" (1989) • "Arthur 2: On the Rocks" (1988) • "My Best Friend Is a Vampire" (1987) • "Summer Heat" (1987) • "St. Elsewhere" (1986–1987) • "The Morning After" (1986) • "Cagney & Lacey" (1986) • "One Life to Live" (1984) • "Two of a Kind" (1983) • "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1982) • "Straight Time" (1978) • "The Love Boat" (1978) • "Taking Off" (1971) • "All My Children" (1970) • "The Doctors" (1963) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Have Mercy" (2006) • "Six Feet Under" (2001–2003) • "Everwood" (2002) • "Oz" (1998) • "NYPD Blue" (1997) • "Homicide: Life on the Street" (1996) • "Great Performances" (1995) |
Top Questions
When was Kathy Bates born?
Kathy Bates was born on June 28, 1948.
Is Kathy Bates married?
Tony Campisi (1991–1997)
Where was Kathy Bates born?
Kathy Bates was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
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