Kathleen Quinlan facts for kids
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Kathleen Quinlan
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Kathleen Denise Quinlan
November 19, 1954 Pasadena, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1972–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Kathleen Denise Quinlan, born on November 19, 1954, is an American actress. She has starred in many movies and TV shows for over 50 years. She is famous for her roles in the 1977 film I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and the 1995 movie Apollo 13. For these roles, she was nominated for important awards like the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Kathleen Quinlan was born in Pasadena, California. Her mother, Josephine, worked as a military supply supervisor. Her father, Robert, was a television sports director. Kathleen grew up in Mill Valley, California.
Her first credited movie role was in George Lucas's 1973 film American Graffiti. She was 19 years old at the time. In the 1970s, she also appeared in popular TV shows. These included Police Woman, Kojak, Ironside, Emergency!, and The Waltons.
Famous Movie Roles
Kathleen Quinlan has played many memorable characters. One of her most well-known roles was Deborah in the 1977 film I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. In this movie, she played a 16-year-old girl dealing with a mental health condition. Her performance earned her a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.
Another big role was playing Marilyn Lovell in the 1995 movie Apollo 13. She played the wife of astronaut Jim Lovell, who was played by Tom Hanks. For this role, she received nominations for both a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award.
She also appeared in other feature films. These include Lifeguard (1976), Airport '77 (1977), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), and The Doors. In The Doors, she played Patricia Kennealy-Morrison. In 1997, she starred in Breakdown, where she played a kidnapped wife. She won an award for this role.
Television and Recent Work
Kathleen Quinlan has also had many roles on television. She was a main character for three seasons on the show Family Law. She also had recurring roles in Prison Break, Chicago Fire, and Blue. She appeared in episodes of shows like Diagnosis: Murder, Glee, and House.
In 2006, she was in the horror film The Hills Have Eyes. She also appeared in Breach (2007) and Made of Honor (2008). In 2011, she played a senator in an episode of the science-fiction series Stargate Universe.
More recently, in 2019, she was in an episode of How to Get Away with Murder. She also had a main role in the film Walking with Herb, which was released in 2021. Her work continues with a part in the horror movie The Stairs.
Personal Life
Kathleen Quinlan was married to artist Warren Long in 1987. Later, she met actor Bruce Abbott while working on the TV movie Trapped in 1989. They got married on April 12, 1994, and have one son named Tyler, who was born in 1990. They divorced on December 24, 2022, but remain good friends.
Awards and Nominations
Kathleen Quinlan has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Nomination 1996 - Apollo 13 (1995)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Award as Favorite Supporting Actress-Suspense Winner - Breakdown (1997)
- European Cinematography Awards (ECA) Best Actress Winner 2020 - The Stairs (2021)
- FilmQuest (FilmQuest Cthulhu) Best Supporting Actress Winner 2018 - Chimera Strain (2018)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Nomination 1978 - I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture Nomination 1996 - Apollo 13 (1995)
- Mystfest Best Actress Winner 1985 - Blackout (1985)
- NOLA Horror Film Fest Best Supporting Role Winner 2018 - Chimera Strain (2018)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast Winner 1996 - Apollo 13 (1995) (shared with Kevin Bacon, Tom Hanks, Ed Harris, Bill Paxton, and Gary Sinise)
See also
In Spanish: Kathleen Quinlan para niños
