Kathleen Doyle Bates (born June 28, 1948) [1] is an American actress. With a career spanning over five decades, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for a Tony Award and two BAFTA Awards.

Multi-talented, multi-award-winning actress Kathleen (Doyle) Bates was born on June 28, 1948, and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She is the youngest of three girls born to Bertye Kathleen (Talbot), a homemaker, and Langdon Doyle Bates, a mechanical engineer.

The following is a comprehensive list of the acting and directing credits of American actress Kathy Bates. With over 200 acting and directing credits to her name, Bates is perhaps best known for her breakout role in the 1990 horror film Misery , based …

Sep 9, 2024 · Kathy Bates revealed in a new interview that she plans to retire from acting after she does the "Matlock" reboot series on CBS.

Jan 7, 2025 · Kathy Bates (born June 28, 1948, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.) is an American actress of stage, screen, and television, especially known for her portrayals of strong women who act against the social milieu.

Oct 17, 2024 · Actor Kathy Bates has shared the keys to her success in losing 100 lbs over seven years. Bates says she lost 80lbs by making healthy, sustainable changes and an additional 20lbs on...

Sep 27, 2024 · Here, the star of Misery, Fried Green Tomatoes, the American Horror Story franchise and so many more shares how she overcame health challenges like cancer and lymphedema, her weight loss secrets and what excites her about her role on the new CBS procedural, Matlock.

Tennessee-born Kathy Bates is a stage and screen performer, best known for her award-winning appearances in Misery, Primary Colors, Clint Eastwood’s Richard Jewell and American Horror...

Nov 13, 2024 · Kathy Bates is opening up about her "strange" enjoyment of "not having breasts" after two battles with cancer.

Jan 24, 2025 · Kathy Bates, an esteemed American actress and director, was born on June 28, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1969. Bates started her professional journey in New York City, initially focusing on stage acting.