Date of Birth
6 February 1957,
San Diego, California, USA
Birth Name
Kathy Ann Najimy
Height
5' 6" (1.68 m)
Spouse
Trivia
She appeared on "Family Feud" (1976) with her family in 1981 (and won the $10,000 grand prize!).
She is a vegetarian.
She appeared as her Sister Act (1992) character in Lady Soul's "If My Sister's In Trouble" music video.
Appeared as the fairy godmother in the Rebecca Lynn Howard video for "When My Dreams Come True".
Is of Lebanese heritage.
Participated in Larry King's book, Remember Me When I'm Gone, where celebrities write their own gravestone epitaphs.
Has been a Gay and Lesbian rights activist since age 18.
Daughter, Samia Najimy Finnerty was born 12 December 1996.
Comedy partners with Mo Gaffney.
She played a character name Olive Massery on "Veronica's Closet" (1997). Massery is her mother's maiden name.
Personal Quotes
[About 'Mama' Cass Elliot] "That's another woman that is unbelievably inspiring. The more I learn about her, the more I learn she was such a great trailblazer".
I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that genetics, upbringing, choice, social conditioning and environment play a major part in which way we sway. I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that just love who you wish and celebrate it the best you can. Love is a gift. Between anyone. -- on being a Gay activist
Where Are They Now
(September 2005) Won 'Celebrity Poker Showdown" championship.
(2006) Won Gameshow Marathon
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