Kate Collins (actress) facts for kids

Kate Collins, born on May 6, 1959, is an American actress. She is well-known for playing the character of Natalie Marlowe on the ABC TV show All My Children. She played this part from 1985 to 1992.

About Kate's Early Life

Kate Collins was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She grew up in Washington D.C. Her father is Michael Collins, a famous astronaut. He was part of the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969. This mission was the first time humans landed on the Moon. Kate went to National Cathedral School. Later, she studied theater at Northwestern University. She finished her studies in 1981.

Kate's Acting Career

After college, Kate worked with different theater groups. She also performed in plays off-Broadway. Some of these plays included The Danube and Blood Moon. In 1990, she starred in a play called Quiet on the Set. It was a funny show about soap operas.

Kate also appeared on other daytime TV shows. These included One Life to Live and Guiding Light. She got her role on All My Children in 1985. She was performing in a Broadway play called Doubles at the time.

Kate left All My Children in 1992. Another actress took over her role. Her character, Natalie, was later written out of the show. Kate returned to All My Children several times. She came back in 1997, 1998, and 2001. She played Natalie's "spirit" during these visits. Kate also played Natalie's sister, Janet Green. She played Janet from 1991 to 1992, and again from 2005 to 2007. She returned as Janet in 2010 and 2011.

Kate also guest-starred on the TV show L.A. Law. In 1989, she helped host Good Morning America. She filled in for the regular host, Joan Lunden.

Kate's Family Life

Kate Collins married Charles Newell in October 1992. Charles is the artistic director of the Court Theatre in Chicago. They have two sons. The family lives in Hyde Park, Chicago.

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