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Kathleen Quinlan Biography

Birth Name:Kathleen Denise Quinlin

Birth Place:Pasadena, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Named a promising new actor in 1977 by John Willis' Screen World, Volume 29
Raised in Southern California and made her feature film debut at 19
Made her first credited film appearance in George Lucas' "American Graffiti" before going on to star in numerous television series throughout the 1970s
Gained critical acclaim in the '90s with 1991's "The Doors" as Jim Morrison's real-life lover and later 1995's "Apollo 13" as the wife of Tom Hanks' character
Landed the lead role in "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden" in 1977 after Natalie Wood was unable to fulfill her commitments to the film
An accomplished diver on her Mill Valley, California's high school swimming team

1978Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1985Best Actress-: winner
1995ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1995ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
1996Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: winner
1996CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1996DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Suspense: winner
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a New Drama Series: nominated
2016Felix-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018FilmQuest Cthulhu-Best Supporting Actress - Feature: winner
2018Best Supporting Role-Best Supporting Role: winner
2020December Award-Best Actress: winner
2021Fourth Quarter Technical & Performance Award-Best Actress: nominated