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E. Katherine Kerr(1937-2019)

  • Actress
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E. Katherine Kerr in The Buccaneers (1995)
E. Katherine Kerr was an actress, teacher, author, and director. In addition to her many screen roles, her Broadway credits included the ground-breaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning "No Place to Be Somebody", written and directed by Charles Gordone; Night Watch (1973) by Lucille Fletcher, directed by Fred Coe; "Mert & Phil" directed by Joseph Papp; and "Passion" by Peter Nichols.

Her off-Broadway credits include The Trojan Women (1971) by Euripides, translated by Edith Hamilton, directed by Michael Cacoyannis; "Cloud 9" by Caryl Churchill, directed by Tommy Tune; "Laughing Wild" written by Christopher Durang for Kerr and himself; and Love Letters (1999) by A.R. Gurney. Other credits as an actor include the national tour of "The Gingerbread Lady", starring Maureen Stapleton.

As an author, her works include the plays "Intelejunt Dezyne" ("The God Play") and "Juno's Swans", and the highly esteemed, life-changing "The Four Principles: A Guide for Living From Authentic Acting". She also taught privately in New York City and Connecticut.
BornApril 20, 1937
DiedJuly 1, 2019(82)
BornApril 20, 1937
DiedJuly 1, 2019(82)
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Known for

Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate (1997)
The Devil's Advocate
7.5
  • Woman Judge
  • 1997
The Siege (1998)
The Siege
6.4
  • Attorney General
  • 1998
Cher, Kurt Russell, and Meryl Streep in Silkwood (1983)
Silkwood
7.1
  • Gilda Schultz
  • 1983
Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
Law & Order
7.8
TV Series
  • Judge Leslie Holtz
  • Chairwoman
  • Mrs. Sawyer
  • Sally Markham

Credits

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Actress



  • One Life to Live (1968)
    One Life to Live
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Judge Shriver
    • 2008
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Chairwoman
    • Judge Leslie Holtz
    • Mrs. Sawyer ...
    • 1994–2002
  • Cupid & Cate (2000)
    Cupid & Cate
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Cecilia
    • 2000
  • Songcatcher (2000)
    Songcatcher
    7.2
    • Harriet Tolliver
    • 2000
  • Tate Donovan, Kim Raver, and Louis Ferreira in Trinity (1998)
    Trinity
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Judge
    • 1999
  • The Siege (1998)
    The Siege
    6.4
    • Attorney General
    • 1998
  • Oliver Platt and Stanley Tucci in The Impostors (1998)
    The Impostors
    6.5
    • Gertrude
    • 1998
  • Poster for US video release, 1 sheet movie poster
    Next Stop Wonderland
    6.5
    • Candice (as Katherine Kerr)
    • 1998
  • Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate (1997)
    The Devil's Advocate
    7.5
    • Woman Judge
    • 1997
  • Stockard Channing in The Prosecutors (1996)
    The Prosecutors
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Judge Stockton
    • 1996
  • Mira Sorvino, Carla Gugino, and Alison Elliott in The Buccaneers (1995)
    The Buccaneers
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Mrs. Parmore
    • 1995
  • Lynn Clark, Steven Eckholdt, and Jonathan Penner in Grapevine (1992)
    Grapevine
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Lisa's Mother
    • 1992
  • Sidney Poitier in Separate But Equal (1991)
    Separate But Equal
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Mrs. Elizabeth Avery Waring
    • 1991
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
    CBS Schoolbreak Special
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Fulton
    • 1991
  • Cher and Dennis Quaid in Suspect (1987)
    Suspect
    6.6
    • Grace Comisky
    • 1987

Soundtrack



  • Songcatcher (2000)
    Songcatcher
    7.2
    • performer: "Sally Goodin"
    • 2000

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • Katherine Kerr
  • Born
    • April 20, 1937
    • Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Died
    • July 1, 2019
    • Sarasota, Florida, USA(non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
  • Spouse
    • James MapesMay 31, 1980 - 1986 (divorced)
  • Other works
    She played Ellen, Mrs. S. and Betty in Act II in Caryl Churchill's play, "Cloud 9," in association with Michel Kleinman productions at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City with Jeffrey Jones (Clive/Edward in Act II); Zjelko Ivanek (Betty in Act I; Gerry); Don Amendolia (Joshua/Cathy); Concetta Tomei (Edward in Act I; Victoria) Veronica Castang (Maud/Lin) and Nicolas Surovy (Harry Bagley/Martin) in the cast. Michel Stuart and Harvey J. Klaris were producers. Tommy Tune was director. Lawrence Miller was set designer. Michel Stuart and Gene London were costume designers. Marcia Madeira was lighting designer. Maury Yeston was composer of title song and incidental music. Warren Hogan was sound designer.

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