Kathleen Doyle Bates (born June 28, 1948) [1] is an American actress. With a career spanning over five decades, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for a Tony Award and two BAFTA Awards.

Multi-talented, multi-award-winning actress 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.

Sep 9, 2024 · Kathy Bates revealed in a new interview that she plans to retire from acting after she does the "Matlock" reboot series on CBS.

The following is a comprehensive list of the acting and directing credits of American actress Kathy Bates. With over 200 acting and directing credits to her name, Bates is perhaps best known for her breakout role in the 1990 horror film Misery , based …

Jan 7, 2025 · Kathy Bates (born June 28, 1948, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.) is an American actress of stage, screen, and television, especially known for her portrayals of strong women who act against the social milieu.

4 days ago · Kathy Bates took home the win for best actress in a drama series at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards on Feb. 7. Before taking the stage, Bates was visibly stunned by the recognition and ...

Sep 11, 2024 · Now Bates, who has had a prolific television career with 13 Emmy nominations and two wins, is proving once again that she is the TV star type — by stepping into the lead role for CBS’ reimagining...

Sep 27, 2024 · Here, the star of Misery, Fried Green Tomatoes, the American Horror Story franchise and so many more shares how she overcame health challenges like cancer and lymphedema, her weight loss secrets and what excites her about her role on the new CBS procedural, Matlock.

Sep 15, 2024 · Kathy Bates is not ready to retire! During an interview with "On the Red Carpet" at the 76th Emmy Awards red carpet on Sunday, the Oscar winner who stars as Madeline Matlock in the new CBS reboot "Matlock" addressed the recent update about her retirement from acting.

Jan 6, 2025 · Kathy Bates’ appearance at the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5 left some viewers worried about the 76-year-old actress following her 100-pound weight loss over the past seven years.