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Multi-talented Kathleen Doyle Bates was born on June 28, 1948, and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She is the youngest of three girls born to Bertye Kathleen (Talbot), a homemaker, and Langdon Doyle Bates, a mechanical engineer. Her grandfather was author Finis L. Bates. Kathy has English, as well as Irish, Scottish, and German, ancestry, and one of... See full bio »

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 33 wins & 88 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

(1990)
Eclipse Total Dolores Claiborne
(1995)
Titanic Molly Brown
(1997)
Mulheres do Sul Evelyn Couch
(1991)

Filmography

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 2013-2018 American Horror Story (TV Series)
Ethel Darling / Madame Delphine LaLaurie / Iris / ...
- Apocalypse Then (2018) ... Ms. Miriam Mead
- Fire and Reign (2018) ... Ms. Miriam Mead
- Sojourn (2018) ... Ms. Miriam Mead
- Traitor (2018) ... Ms. Miriam Mead
- Return to Murder House (2018) ... Ms. Miriam Mead
 2018 A Teoria do Big Bang (TV Series)
Mrs. Fowler
- The Consummation Deviation (2018) ... Mrs. Fowler
- The Conjugal Configuration (2018) ... Mrs. Fowler
- The Bow Tie Asymmetry (2018) ... Mrs. Fowler
 2018 Uma Luta Desigual
Dorothy Kenyon
 2018 The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
Barbara Haggermaker
 2018 Moose (TV Short)
Owl
 2017-2018 Desajustados (TV Series)
Ruth Whitefeather Feldman
- Dr. Dankerson's Revivifying Wellness Tincture (2018) ... Ruth Whitefeather Feldman
- A-A-R-Pot (2018) ... Ruth Whitefeather Feldman
- Emperor Shennong (2018) ... Ruth Whitefeather Feldman
- B.Y.O.P.F.U. (2018) ... Ruth Whitefeather Feldman
- Travissimo Private Reserve (2018) ... Ruth Whitefeather Feldman
 2017 Krystal
Vera Greenwood
 2017 Feud (TV Series)
Joan Blondell
- Abandoned! (2017) ... Joan Blondell
- More, or Less (2017) ... Joan Blondell
- The Other Woman (2017) ... Joan Blondell
- Pilot (2017) ... Joan Blondell
 2016 Um Pai Natal Para Esquecer
Sunny Soke
 2016 A Chefe
Ida Marquette
 2016 Complete Unknown
Nina
 2015 A Fabulosa Gilly Hopkins
Maime Trotter
 2014-2015 Mike & Molly (TV Series)
Kay McKinnon
- No Kay Morale (2015) ... Kay McKinnon
- Three Girls and an Urn (2014) ... Kay McKinnon
 2015 American Dad! (TV Series)
D.O. Rothy
- Manhattan Magical Murder Mystery Tour (2015) ... D.O. Rothy (voice)
 2014 O Coro
Headmistress
 2014 Memórias de Marnie
Mrs. Kadoya (English version, voice)
 2014 Tammy
Lenore
 2011-2012 Harry's Law (TV Series)
Harriet Korn
- Onward and Upward (2012) ... Harriet Korn
- The Whole Truth (2012) ... Harriet Korn
- Class War (2012) ... Harriet Korn
- And the Band Played On (2012) ... Harriet Korn
- Breaking Points (2012) ... Harriet Korn
 2012 Dois Homens e Meio (TV Series)
Charlie Harper
- Why We Gave Up Women (2012) ... Charlie Harper
 2012 Cadaver (Short)
Beth
 2010-2011 O Escritório (TV Series)
Jo Bennett
- Search Committee (2011) ... Jo Bennett
- Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager (2011) ... Jo Bennett
- WUPHF.com (2010) ... Jo Bennett (voice)
- Nepotism (2010) ... Jo Bennett
- Whistleblower (2010) ... Jo Bennett
 2011 Meia-Noite em Paris
Gertrude Stein
 2011 You May Not Kiss the Bride
Bryan's Mother
 2011 Um Pedacinho de Paraíso
Beverly Corbett
 2010/I Dia dos Namorados
Susan
 2009 Alice (TV Mini-Series)
Queen of Hearts
- Episode #1.2 (2009) ... Queen of Hearts
- Episode #1.1 (2009) ... Queen of Hearts
 2009 Um Sonho Possível
Miss Sue
 2009 Por Amor ...
Gloria
 2009 Chéri
Madame Peloux
 2008 Revolutionary Road
Mrs. Givings
 2008 O Dia em que a Terra Parou
Regina Jackson
 2008 The Family That Preys
Charlotte Cartwright
 2007 P.S., I Love You
Patricia
 2007 A Bússola Dourada
Hester (voice)
 2007 A História de uma Abelha
Janet Benson (voice)
 2007 Christmas Is Here Again (Video)
Miss Dowdy (voice)
 2006 Guilty Hearts
The Judge
 2006 Have Mercy
 2006 A Teia da Carlota
Bitsy the Cow (voice)
 2006 Bonneville
Margene Cunningham
 2006 Socorro, Conheci os Meus Pais!
Agnes Menure
 2006 Solace (Short)
Marrows Wife
 2005 Hansel and Gretel (Video short)
Narrator (voice)
 2005 Dizem por Aí...
Aunt Mitsy (uncredited)
 2005 A Bordo de uma Ambulância (TV Movie)
Jane Stern
 2003-2005 Sete Palmos de Terra (TV Series)
Bettina
- Everyone's Waiting (2005) ... Bettina
- All Alone (2005) ... Bettina
- The Rainbow of Her Reasons (2005) ... Bettina
- The Black Forest (2004) ... Bettina
- Grinding the Corn (2004) ... Bettina
 2005 Warm Springs (TV Movie)
Helena Mahoney
 2004 A Ponte de São Luís Rei
The Marquesa
 2004 A Viagem de Popeye (Video short)
The Sea Hag (voice)
 2004 As 'Amigas' do Meu Namorado
Kippie Kann
 2004 A Volta ao Mundo em 80 Dias
Queen Victoria
 2004 The Ingrate (Short)
The Judge
 1993-2004 American Experience (TV Series documentary)
Narrator
- Tupperware! (2004) ... Narrator (voice)
- Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage (1993) ... Narrator
 2002 Quem Matou o Nosso Amante?
Grace Beasley
 2002 As Confissões de Schmidt
Roberta Hertzel
 2002 O Poder dos Sentidos
Mrs. Belmont
 2002 My Sister's Keeper (TV Movie)
Christine Chapman
 2002 Love Liza
Mary Ann Bankhead
 2001 King of the Hill (TV Series)
Patrol Officer
- Lupe's Revenge (2001) ... Patrol Officer (voice)
 2001 Pistoleiros Americanos
Ma James
 2001 Está Tudo Louco!
The Squirrel Lady (uncredited)
 2000 Possessed (TV Movie)
Student (as Katherine Bates)
 2000 MADtv (TV Series)
Stuart's Grandma
- Episode #6.2 (2000) ... Stuart's Grandma
 2000 Bruno
Mother Superior
 1999 The Wonderful World of Disney (TV Series)
Miss Agatha Hannigan
- Annie (1999) ... Miss Agatha Hannigan
 1999 Baby Steps (Short)
Mrs. Mellon
 1999 3º Calhau a Contar do Sol (TV Series)
Charlotte Everly
- Alien Hunter (1999) ... Charlotte Everly
 1998 A Qualquer Custo
Bankruptcy Judge (uncredited)
 1998 O 'Águas'
Mama Boucher
 1998 The Effects of Magic
Raphaella, the Magic Bunny (voice)
 1998 Escândalos do Candidato
Libby Holden
 1997 Titanic
Molly Brown
 1997 Swept from the Sea
Miss Swaffer
 1997 Adventures from the Book of Virtues (TV Series)
The Girls' Mother
- Respect (1997) ... The Girls' Mother (voice)
 1996 O Veterano de Guerra
Maurine Collier
 1996 Diabólica
Det. Shirley Vogel
 1996 The Late Shift (TV Movie)
Helen Kushnick
 1995 A Valsa da Vida (TV Movie)
Mr. Goo
 1995 Sozinho... com o Avô
Meg Bethune
 1995 Great Performances (TV Series)
- Talking With (1995)
 1995 Eclipse Total
Dolores Claiborne
 1994 Curse of the Starving Class
Ella Tate
 1994 North, o Puto Maravilha
Alaskan Mom
 1994 O Vírus Assassino (TV Mini-Series)
Rae Flowers
- The Plague (1994) ... Rae Flowers (uncredited)
 1993 Uma casa bem nossa
Frances Lacey
 1992 Um Certo Outono
Bibby Berman
 1992 Hostages (TV Movie)
Peggy Say
 1992 Prelúdio de Um Beijo
Leah Blier
 1991 Mulheres do Sul
Evelyn Couch
 1991 A Brincar nos Campos do Senhor
Hazel Quarrier
 1991 Sombras e Nevoeiro
Prostitute
 1991 The Road to Mecca
Elsa Barlow
 1990 Misery - O Capítulo Final
Annie Wilkes
 1990 Loucos de Paixão
Rosemary
 1990 Dick Tracy
Mrs. Green
 1990 Homens de Verdade
Lisa Coleman
 1989 No Place Like Home (TV Movie)
Bonnie Cooper
 1989 L.A. Law (TV Series)
Charlotte Haley
- One Rat, One Ranger (1989) ... Charlotte Haley
 1989 High Stakes
Jill
 1989 Roe vs. Wade (TV Movie)
Jessie
 1989 Signs of Life
Mary Beth Alder
 1989 Praia da China (TV Series)
Jan
- The World: Part 2 (1989) ... Jan
 1988 Arthur 2 - O Alegre Falido
Mrs. Canby
 1987 My Best Friend Is a Vampire
Helen Blake (as Kathy D. Bates)
 1987 Calor de Verão
Ruth
 1987 Assalto Mortífero (TV Movie)
Bobbi Birk
 1986-1987 S.O.S. Urgências (TV Series)
Polly
- Visiting Daze (1987) ... Polly
- Up and Down (1986) ... Polly
 1986 A Manhã Seguinte
Woman on Mateo Street
 1986 Cagney & Lacey (TV Series)
Brenda Harris
- Revenge (1986) ... Brenda Harris
 1986 Johnny Bull (TV Movie)
Katherine Kovacs
 1984 One Life to Live (TV Series)
Evelyn Maddox
- Episode dated 17 December 1984 (1984) ... Evelyn Maddox
 1983 Milagre de Amor
Furniture Man's Wife
 1978 Beco sem Saída
Selma Darin
 1978 O Barco do Amor (TV Series)
Sally Allison
 1977 Vanities (TV Movie)
 1971 Os Amores de Uma Adolescente
Audition Singer (as Bobo Bates)
 1970 All My Children (TV Series)
Belle Bodelle (1984)
 1963 The Doctors (TV Series)
Phyllis (1977)
Show Show Director (10 credits)
Show Show Soundtrack (10 credits)
Show Show Producer (1 credit)
Show Show Self (111 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (18 credits)

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Play: Appeared in "'night, Mother", at Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, CA, 1986. See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews | 7 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | Twitter

Alternate Names:

Bobo Bates | Katherine Bates | Kathy D. Bates

Height:

5' 3" (1.6 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[Excerpt from her 1991 Academy Award acceptance speech] I'd like to thank Jimmy Caan, and apologize publicly for the ankles. See more »

Trivia:

Received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts for Theatre from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas (1969). See more »

Trademark:

Often portrays kind-hearted or cold-hearted characters See more »

Nickname:

Bobo

Star Sign:

Cancer

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