Katharine McPhee Biography

Fast Facts

• Founded the charity McPhee Outreach in 2006, which helps larger foundations reach their goals
• Appeared on the series premiere of "The Dr․ Keith Ablow Show" with her sister in 2006 to discuss her struggles with bulimia
• Left the Boston Conservatory to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles
• Performed in several plays and musicals in high school
• Made her studio film acting debut in "The House Bunny․"
• Voiced the character of Mother Maggie in an episode of "Family Guy․"
• Won second place on season five of "American Idol․"
• Joined over 75 other musicians to remake "We Are The World" in celebration of the song's 25th anniversary to support Haitian earthquake relief
• Was named as one of the top earning performers from "American Idol" in 2013
• Had a small role in the musical film "Crazy․"
• Participated in the 2009 United Negro College Fund's "An Evening of Stars" concert