Who is Kate Mulgrew? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Katherine Kiernan Maria Mulgrew

Age: 69 Years, 69 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Tim Hagan (m. 1999), Robert H. Egan (m. 1982–1995)

children: Alexander James Egan, Ian Thomas Egan

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

Ancestry: Irish American

U.S. State: Iowa

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education: New York University

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Is Kate Mulgrew still acting?

Yes, Kate Mulgrew is still active in her acting career, with recent appearances in TV shows like "Orange Is the New Black" and "Mr. Mercedes."
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What is Kate Mulgrew's most famous role?

Kate Mulgrew is best known for her role as Captain Kathryn Janeway in the TV series "Star Trek: Voyager."
3

Has Kate Mulgrew written any books?

Yes, Kate Mulgrew has written a memoir titled "Born with Teeth," where she shares stories from her life and career.
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What other interests or hobbies does Kate Mulgrew have?

In addition to acting, Kate Mulgrew is also a talented stage performer and has appeared in various theater productions throughout her career.

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Childhood & Early Life

Kate Mulgrew was born Katherine Kiernan Maria Mulgrew on April 29, 1955 in Dubuque to Thomas James Mulgrew and Joan Virginia. She was the eldest daughter of an Irish Catholic family of eight children. Her father was a contractor and her mother an artist and painter. At the age of 12 she showed interest in acting and joined summer acting school with encouragement from her mother.

At the age of 16 she successfully auditioned for the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, but was disappointed to be told that she was too young to join the academy.

She completed her schooling from the Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa and went on to join the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting in conjunction with New York University, which she left after a year. During this period she was employed as a waitress in order to make some pocket money. She earned an associate’s degree and dropped out from university in order to pursue a career in acting.

She is still associated with her role as Mary Ryan in the ABC soap ‘Ryan’s Hope’, in which she acted for two years in her early career in the mid 70’s. Her co-star Ilene Kristen has remained her close friend since then. She also had a role in the American Shakespeare Theatre production, ‘Our Town’ in Stratford Connecticut during this period.

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Career

Mulgrew started her career in the entertainment world at a young age and portrayed the image of a no nonsense girl in most of her roles. She is known for her husky voice. In 1979, she acted in ‘Mrs Columbo’, which was a spin off from a popular detective series, made specifically to suit her image. The show lasted 13 episodes.

In 1981, she played the role of an Irish princess in the love triangle ‘Lovespell’ alongside Richard Burton and Nicholas Clay. This was followed by her role as Major Fleming in ‘Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins’.

‘Murder She Wrote’ was a gripping popular serial in which she played the role of an opera star who murders her husband and then makes an alibi.

Her role in ‘Star Trek Voyager’ brought her fame and made history as she became the first female captain in a series regular role. The show ran on UPN channel for seven seasons, making it the longest running show on UPN.

Mulgrew was awarded the ‘Saturn Award’ for ‘Best TV Actress’ in 1998 for her performance as Janeway in the serial. She also voiced the character of Janeway in various Star Trek video games and appeared at Star Trek conventions around the world.

After seven seasons of ‘Voyager’ she returned to theatre and starred in the one women play ‘Tea at Five’, which was a great success. She also continued doing voice over work for video games during this period.

In 2006 she returned to Television and appeared in the serial ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ and performed in ‘The Exonerated’ at the Riverside Studios in London. The following year saw her as Helen Donnelly in the serial ‘The Black Donnellys’ and an off-Broadway production ‘Our Leading Lady’ for which she was nominated for the ‘Drama League’.

In 2008 she acted the part of ‘Hester Salomon’ in the Broadway play ‘Equus’ and the short film ‘The Response’ based on the actual transcripts of the Guantanamo Bay tribunals. She then got back to television and appeared in the NBC medical serial ‘Mercy’.

Her association with the ‘Star Trek’ franchise continued with her role in the documentary ‘The Captains’ written and directed by William Shatner and the science fiction series ‘Warehouse 13’.

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She was nominated for her first Primetime Emmy Award in 2014 for her role in the series ‘Orange is the New Black’.

With her husky voice she has done many voiceovers for animation films and video games. The villainous Red Claw opposite Catwoman in three episodes of Batman and the video game ‘Run Like Hell’ have been voiced by her.

In her interviews she has expressed that she would love to continue with Star Trek Voyager in case the series is restarted.

Major Works

Her major roles in films include ‘Lovespell’, ‘A Stranger is Watching’, ‘Round Numbers’, ‘Camp Nowhere’, ‘Star Trek Nemesis’ and ‘Star Trek The Experience – Borg Invasion 4D’.

Her popular television shows are ‘Ryan’s Hope’, ‘Dallas’, ‘A Time for Miracles’, ‘Jessie’, ‘My Town’, ‘Murder She Wrote’, ‘Roots : The Gift’ and ‘Star Trek Voyager’.

Her theatre work was mainly in New York and Loss Angles, where she acted in the plays ‘Our Town’, ‘Major Barbara’, ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’, ‘Measure for Measure’ and ‘What the Butler Saw’.

Awards & Achievements

She was nominated for the ‘Golden Globe Award’ for Best Actress – Television Series Drama for her role as Mrs Columbo in 1980 and won the ‘Tracy Humanitarian Award’ and ‘Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television in 1992 and 1998 respectively.

She went on to win the ‘Carbonell Award for Best Actress’ (Touring, Independent Production-Cuillo Centre) for her role in ‘Tea at Five’, ‘Obie Award, for Outstanding Performance in ‘Iphigenia’ and ‘Satellite Award’ for Netflix series ‘Orange is the New Black’.

She received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters for Artistic Contribution from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

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Personal Life & Legacy

Kate had her first child before marriage, whom she gave up for adoption during her early career.

She has two children from her marriage with Robert H Egan, whom she married in 1982 and divorced after eleven years of staying together. She dated Star Trek Voyager director Winrich Kolbe for some time thereafter.

She later married former commissioner of Cuyahoga County, Tim Hagan, to whom she was introduced to by her mother. However, she again went in for a divorce which she confessed to regret. She had two stepdaughters from her second marriage.

Her mother died in 2006 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, which prompted Kate to become an active member of the National Advisory Committee of the Alzheimer’s Association. She has raised millions of dollars for research and continues to speak passionately about the disease and the need to find a cure.

She opposes abortion and capital punishment saying that life is sacred in all forms and execution as a form of punishment is as barbaric as abortion.

Facts About Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew is an accomplished author in addition to her acting career. She has written a memoir titled "Born with Teeth" which offers insights into her life and experiences in the entertainment industry.

Mulgrew is known for her love of poetry and has shared her favorite poems with audiences at various events. She has a deep appreciation for the written word and often incorporates poetry into her performances.

In addition to her work on screen, Mulgrew has lent her voice to several audiobooks, showcasing her talent as a narrator. Her distinctive voice adds depth and emotion to the stories she narrates.

Mulgrew is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her own experiences with depression. She uses her platform to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Mulgrew is a dedicated mother to her two sons. She values family and has found a balance between her career and personal life, demonstrating her commitment to both.

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Is Kate Mulgrew still acting?

What is Kate Mulgrew's most famous role?

Has Kate Mulgrew written any books?

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