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Kate Mulgrew has had a distinguished career in theatre, film and television. She is equally adept at comedy and drama, as proven by the many and varied characters she has played.  Kate's first love is theater. A few of her notable theatrical roles include Emily in Our Town, Tracy Lord in The Philadelphia Story, Hedda Gabler, and her award winning turn as Katharine Hepburn in Tea at Five. In 2008 she was honored with Off-Broadway’s Obie Award for her portrayal of Clytemnestra in Iphigenia 2.0.  Mulgrew fulfilled a life-long dream when she played Cleopatra in a successful and well received production of Shakespeare’s classic play at Hartford Stage.

Some noteworthy television roles include Mary Ryan (Ryan’s Hope), Mrs. Columbo, and Dr. Joanne Springsteen (Heartbeat).  Those versed in Star Trek lore know that Kate created the iconic role of Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager and imbued the character with humanity, grace and grit in her own inimitable style.  In fact, not only did Mulgrew make history as the first female captain of a Star Trek series, but she and the crew of Star Trek: Voyager helped launch the fledgling UPN television network. Among her films are the classic comedy Throw Momma from the Train, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, and the award-winning docudrama The Response.

Kate is currently playing another iconic character, Galina "Red" Reznikov, in Orange Is The New Black streaming only on Netflix.

Kate Mulgrew’s involvement with Alzheimer’s began when her mother, Joan, was diagnosed with the disease.  Joan succumbed in 2006, but Mulgew’s dedication to the cause has remained steadfast.  She has raised millions of dollars for research, and continues to speak passionately and forcefully about the effects of the disease on families, the need for funding, and the ongoing search for a cure, all over the world.

She recently explained her commitment: “It’s grown and blossomed into something that feels right. I’ve had a really good life and a wonderful career. I’ve been comfortable and I’ve been healthy. And I adored my mother. So this is my way to give back.”

PERSONAL DATA

FULL NAME: Katherine Kiernan Mulgrew

OCCUPATION: Actor

BORN: April 29, 1955

BIRTHPLACE: Dubuque, Iowa USA

PARENTS: The late Joan Kiernan Mulgrew and the late Thomas James Mulgrew II

SIBLINGS: Kate is the second oldest child (oldest daughter) in a family of eight children.

CHILDREN: Two sons - Ian Thomas and Alexander James; one daughter - Danielle

EDUCATION

Wahlert High School

New York University, New York, NY - A. A. Degree, 1976 left after junior year to pursue acting full-time

Stella Adler Conservatory, New York, NY - accepted into NYU affiliated program

NOTES

In 2008 was awarded an Obie Award for her performance as Clytemnestra in Iphigenia 2.0 at Signature Theatre Co.

In 2007 was nominated for the 73rd Annual Drama League Award for her performance in 'Our Leading Lady'.

In 2004 received Carbonell Award for Best Actress (Touring, Independent Production - Cuillo Centre) for her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in Tea at Five.

In 2003 received Broadway.com's Audience Award for Favorite Solo Performance in Tea at Five.

In 2003 received an Outer Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance in Tea at Five.

In 2003 received a Lucille Lortel nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress for Tea at Five.

Mulgrew won the Saturn award for Best TV Actress presented by the Academy of Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films for her portrayal of Captain Kathryn Janeway on "Star Trek: Voyager".  The 24TH annual Saturn Awards were presented Wednesday night, June 10, 1998 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Century City by the Academy of Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.

Mulgrew won the Golden Satellite Award for the best actress in a TV series drama for her portrayal of Captain Kathyrn Janeway on "Star Trek: Voyager". The 2ND annual International Press Academy's Golden Satellite Awards were presented in February 1998.  Formed in 1996 the International Press Academy is an alternative to the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. and its Golden Globe Awards.

Mulgrew won the Tracey Humanitarian Award for her performance as driven alcoholic news anchor Hillary Wheaton on a 5/4/92 episode of "Murphy Brown" entitled "On the Rocks".

Mulgrew received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters for Artistic Contribution from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA.

Mulgrew received a Golden Globe Award nomination for best dramatic actress in a series in 1979 for "Mrs. Columbo".

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Kate Mulgrew has had a distinguished career in theatre, film and television. She is equally adept at comedy and drama, as proven by the many and varied characters she has played.  Kate's first love is theater. A few of her notable theatrical roles include Emily in Our Town, Tracy Lord in The Philadelphia Story, Hedda Gabler, and her award winning turn as Katharine Hepburn in Tea at Five. In 2008 she was honored with Off-Broadway’s Obie Award for her portrayal of Clytemnestra in Iphigenia 2.0.  Mulgrew fulfilled a life-long dream when she played Cleopatra in a successful and well received production of Shakespeare’s classic play at Hartford Stage.

Some noteworthy television roles include Mary Ryan (Ryan’s Hope), Mrs. Columbo, and Dr. Joanne Springsteen (Heartbeat).  Those versed in Star Trek lore know that Kate created the iconic role of Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager and imbued the character with humanity, grace and grit in her own inimitable style.  In fact, not only did Mulgrew make history as the first female captain of a Star Trek series, but she and the crew of Star Trek: Voyager helped launch the fledgling UPN television network. Among her films are the classic comedy Throw Momma from the Train, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, and the award-winning docudrama The Response.

Kate is currently playing another iconic character, Galina "Red" Reznikov, in Orange Is The New Black streaming only on Netflix.

Kate Mulgrew’s involvement with Alzheimer’s began when her mother, Joan, was diagnosed with the disease.  Joan succumbed in 2006, but Mulgew’s dedication to the cause has remained steadfast.  She has raised millions of dollars for research, and continues to speak passionately and forcefully about the effects of the disease on families, the need for funding, and the ongoing search for a cure, all over the world.

She recently explained her commitment: “It’s grown and blossomed into something that feels right. I’ve had a really good life and a wonderful career. I’ve been comfortable and I’ve been healthy. And I adored my mother. So this is my way to give back.”

PERSONAL DATA

FULL NAME: Katherine Kiernan Mulgrew

OCCUPATION: Actor

BORN: April 29, 1955

BIRTHPLACE: Dubuque, Iowa USA

PARENTS: The late Joan Kiernan Mulgrew and the late Thomas James Mulgrew II

SIBLINGS: Kate is the second oldest child (oldest daughter) in a family of eight children.

CHILDREN: Two sons - Ian Thomas and Alexander James; one daughter - Danielle

EDUCATION

Wahlert High School

New York University, New York, NY - A. A. Degree, 1976 left after junior year to pursue acting full-time

Stella Adler Conservatory, New York, NY - accepted into NYU affiliated program

NOTES

In 2008 was awarded an Obie Award for her performance as Clytemnestra in Iphigenia 2.0 at Signature Theatre Co.

In 2007 was nominated for the 73rd Annual Drama League Award for her performance in 'Our Leading Lady'.

In 2004 received Carbonell Award for Best Actress (Touring, Independent Production - Cuillo Centre) for her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in Tea at Five.

In 2003 received Broadway.com's Audience Award for Favorite Solo Performance in Tea at Five.

In 2003 received an Outer Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance in Tea at Five.

In 2003 received a Lucille Lortel nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress for Tea at Five.

Mulgrew won the Saturn award for Best TV Actress presented by the Academy of Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films for her portrayal of Captain Kathryn Janeway on "Star Trek: Voyager".  The 24TH annual Saturn Awards were presented Wednesday night, June 10, 1998 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Century City by the Academy of Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.

Mulgrew won the Golden Satellite Award for the best actress in a TV series drama for her portrayal of Captain Kathyrn Janeway on "Star Trek: Voyager". The 2ND annual International Press Academy's Golden Satellite Awards were presented in February 1998.  Formed in 1996 the International Press Academy is an alternative to the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. and its Golden Globe Awards.

Mulgrew won the Tracey Humanitarian Award for her performance as driven alcoholic news anchor Hillary Wheaton on a 5/4/92 episode of "Murphy Brown" entitled "On the Rocks".

Mulgrew received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters for Artistic Contribution from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA.

Mulgrew received a Golden Globe Award nomination for best dramatic actress in a series in 1979 for "Mrs. Columbo".