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Kathy Bates

American film actress and director · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1948 · age 78

Kathleen Doyle Bates is an American actress and director. Her work spans over five decades, and her accolades include an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two BAFTA Awards.

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2024A Family AffairFilm, Leila Ford2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSeries2019Richard JewellFilm, Bobi Jewell2018On the Basis of SexFilm, Dorothy Kenyon2016Star on Hollywood Walk of FameAward2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeries2014Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieAwardTammyFilm, 2014Lenore2012Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesAward2010Valentine's DayFilm, Susan2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSeriesThe Blind SideFilm, 2009Miss Sue2007Bee MovieFilm, Janet Benson (voice)2005American Dad!Series, D.O. Rothy (voice)Rumor Has It...Film, 2005Aunt Mitsy (uncredited)2002EverwoodSeries, DirectorAbout SchmidtFilm, 2002Roberta Hertzel2001American OutlawsFilm, Ma James1997King of the HillSeries, Patrol Officer Jane Cooper (voice)TitanicFilm, 1997Molly Brown1995Dolores ClaiborneFilm, Dolores Claiborne1994NorthFilm, Alaskan Mom1993NYPD BlueSeries, Director1991Academy Award for Best ActressAward1990Dick TracyFilm, Mrs. Green1982St. ElsewhereSeries, Polly Miller1971Great PerformancesSeries1948Born28 June 1948

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  • Titanic 1997
  • Misery 1990
  • The Blind Side 2009
  • Fried Green Tomatoes 1991
  • Midnight in Paris 2011

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Filmography 40

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Television 24

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Awards

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame2016
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie2014
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series2012
Academy Award for Best Actress1991
Golden Globes
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Mary Pickford Award
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie

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Category
Actors
Type
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Status
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Born 1948 · age 78

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