Kathryn Joosten

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Kathryn Joosten Fast Facts:

Once worked as a psychiatric nurse at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago.
Took acting classes at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater.
While pursuing her dream of a career in acting, she worked as a painter, paperhanger, bartender and waitress.
Moved to Hollywood in her mid-50s to pursue her acting career.
First TV job was a small role on the sitcom Family Matters.
After the death of her West Wing character, White House presidential secretary Mrs. Landingham, the position was filled by Lily Tomlin. She and Tomlin next costarred together as sisters on Desperate Housewives.
Survived lung cancer twice, the most recent recurrence in 2009.

Kathryn Joosten Relationships:
George Joosten - Ex-husband
Tim Joosten - Son
Jonathon Joosten - Son
Kathryn Joosten Awards:
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Winner
2008 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Winner
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Nominee