Katharine Ross

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  • Birth Name: Katharine Juliet Ross
  • Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: January 29, Aquarius
  • Profession: Actor; author
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Katharine Ross Fast Facts:
  • Is an only child.
  • Father was a naval officer who also worked for the Associated Press.
  • Trained at the San Francisco Actor's Workshop.
  • Guest starred on several TV Westerns before making her film debut in the Civil War picture Shenandoah (1965). 
  • Director Mike Nichols used Ross' own hippie wardrobe as inspiration for her character's fashion style in The Graduate (1967).
  • Admits to being selective about her roles, and often chooses stage work over film work.
  • Has written several children's books, including The Little Ballerina (1996) and The Little Quiet Book (2003).
  • Is an animal lover who rides horses.
  • Enjoys spending time outdoors and gardening.
  • Katharine Ross Relationships:
  • Gaetano Lisi - Ex-husband
  • Sam Elliott - Husband
  • Conrad L. Hall - Ex-husband
  • Cleo Rose Elliott - Daughter
  • Katharine Ross Awards:
  • 1968 BAFTA Awards: Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles - Nominee
  • 1970 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress - Winner
  • 1968 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Nominee
  • 1968 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Winner
  • 1967 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1977 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
  • College:
  • Attended Santa Rosa College, Santa Rosa, CA
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