Katharine McPhee

Birth Name:

Katharine Hope McPhee

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

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

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