Kate Walsh

Kathleen Erin Walsh, better known as Kate Walsh, is an American television actress born on October 13, 1967. Walsh is best known for her roles in “Grey’s Anatomy,” “13 Reasons Why,” “Emily in Paris,” e.t.c. She has been on the acting scene since 1995 and has made a name for herself. Join us to celebrate her birthday today!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Kathleen Erin Walsh

Nickname:

Kate

Birth date:

October 13, 1967

Age:

56

Zodiac Sign:

Libra

Height:

5' 10"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$25 million

Kathleen's Social Media:

Background

Kathleen Erin Walsh is an American television actress whose talents and personality have earned her a loyal fanbase. She is a Libra born on October 13, 1967, in San Jose, California. Walsh is of Italian and Irish descent, and she grew up in a Catholic household. Walsh graduated from Catalina Magnet High School and enrolled at the University of Arizona to study acting. However, she dropped out, moved to New York, and joined the Burn Manhattan comedy troupe.

Walsh got some minor roles, but her first major television appearance was in “The Drew Carey Show” in 1997, playing Nicki Fifer, Carey’s love interest. Several television roles later and Walsh got her breakout role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in “Grey’s Anatomy” in 2005. In 2007, her character received a spinoff of the show called “Private Practice,” which lasted six seasons, airing for five years until 2013. She appeared in more productions after this, including “Full Circle” in 2013, “Fargo” in 2014, “The Hotwives of Orlando” and “Bad Judge.” Walsh got a recurring role in the Netflix drama series “13 Reasons Why” and starred in the show from 2017 to 2019. Her performance in this series received critical acclaim and was considered her career’s best work. Walsh went on to star in “The Umbrella Academy” (2019) and “Emily in Paris.”

Walsh has done several films, television, and theater productions. She made her off-Broadway debut in Stephen Belber’s “Dusk Rings a Bell” in 2010 and has dabbled in diverse Hollywood niches. Walsh is a very talented actress whose personal life is public information. She married 20th Century Fox executive Alex Young in September 2007 but filed for divorce in 2008, and by February 2010, their divorce was final. Walsh is currently dating Andrew Nixon and has been since 2020. She has no kids.

Career timeline

1995
Her Debut Film Role

Walsh stars in “Normal Life.”

1997
A Major Television Appearance

Walsh appears on “The Drew Carey Show.”

2005
Her Breakout Role

Walsh gets cast as Dr. Addison Montgomery in “Grey’s Anatomy.”

2007
“Private Practice”

Walsh stars in this “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff for six seasons.

2010
Boyfriend LLC

Walsh creates her beauty and lifestyle company, Boyfriend LLC.

2017
“13 Reasons Why”

Walsh stars in this Netflix drama series.

2020
“Emily in Paris”

Walsh gets a recurring role as Emily’s boss in this series.

Why We Love Kate Walsh

  1. She’s a great actress

    Walsh’s talent is enviable. She’s a phenomenal actress whose works are often celebrated.

  2. She’s an activist

    Walsh has been a spokesperson for the Narcolepsy Network since 2007. She promotes awareness of the ailment through several infomercials and D.V.D.s. She also supports Planned Parenthood and ocean conservancy.

  3. She's an animal lover

    Walsh loves animals and frequently campaigns in support of pet adoption. She cut the ribbon to a dog adoption center at Times Square in 2008

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She was a waitress

    Walsh picked up waitressing to support herself while in New York.

  2. She was an English teacher

    Walsh taught English in Japan in the ‘80s.

  3. She wore a fatsuit

    In some episodes of “The Drew Carey Show,” Walsh wore a fatsuit.

  4. She did improv comedy

    Burn Manhattan was an improvisational comedy troupe, which Walsh was a member of.

  5. She supported Barack Obama

    Walsh was an avid Obama supporter and campaigned for his two terms in office.

Kate Walsh FAQs

What illness does Kate Walsh have?

Walsh was diagnosed with meningioma in 2017 but had surgery to remove the tumor from her brain.

Did Kate Walsh date Drew Carey?

Neither party has confirmed or denied this rumor.

Does Kate Walsh like cats?

Walsh revealed she is obsessed with cats.

Kate Walsh’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024October 13Sunday
2025October 13Monday
2026October 13Tuesday
2027October 13Wednesday
2028October 13Friday

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