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Kate Walsh Biography
Birth Name:Kathleen Erin Walsh
Birth Place:San Jose, California, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Joined the Board of Advocates for Planned Parenthood in 2005
- Has served a spokesperson for the group Narcolepsy Network
- Has supported a number of charities and organizations including Children Mending Hears, Chrysalis, Entertainment Industry Foundation and Much Love Animal Rescue
- Studied at the University of Arizona before becoming an actress
- Worked as a model and English teacher in Japan
- Well known for her role in the series "Grey's Anatomy" and the spin-off "Private Practice․"
- Has released her own line of signature fragrances
Awards
- 2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
- 2006Satellite Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
- 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
- 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
- 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
- 2012SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
- 2019WIFF Award-Best Actress - Feature: winner