Kathryn Erbe Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: July 2, 1966 (Cancer)

Born In: Newton, Massachusetts

Kathryn Erbe, born as Kathryn Elsbeth Erbe, is an American actress famous for playing the role of Detective Alexandra Eames in the crime drama ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’ and of Shirley Bellinger in the HBO series ‘Oz’. She has also appeared in a number of other TV programs including ‘Chicken Soup’, 'Homicide: Life on the Street', 'Blue Bloods', 'Conviction', 'How to Get Away with Murder' and 'The Sinner'. The actress has done numerous films and short films, such as 'Rich in Love', 'The Addiction', 'Love from Ground Zero', 'Stir of Echoes', '3 Backyards', 'Mother's House' and 'Mistress America', to name a few. In addition, she has acted in a handful of plays as well. Her theatre projects include 'The Grapes of Wrath', 'The Speed of Darkness', 'A Month in the Country' and 'The Father'. On a personal note, Erbe is a single, strong, and independent woman. She is a loving mother of two children.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Kathryn Elsbeth Erbe

Age: 58 Years, 58 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Terry Kinney (m. 1993–2006)

father: Richard Erbe

mother: Elisabeth Magnarelli

siblings: Jonathan Erbe (Brother) and Jennifer Erbe

children: Carson Lincoln Kinney, Maeve Elsbeth Erbe Kinney

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'2" (157 cm), 5'2" Females

U.S. State: Massachusetts

More Facts

education: New York University

  • 1

    What is Kathryn Erbe best known for?

    Kathryn Erbe is best known for her role as Detective Alexandra Eames on the TV series "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."
  • 2

    Has Kathryn Erbe appeared in any Broadway productions?

    Yes, Kathryn Erbe has appeared in several Broadway productions, including "The Speed of Darkness" and "A Month in the Country."
  • 3

    Did Kathryn Erbe have any memorable guest appearances on other TV shows?

    Yes, Kathryn Erbe had a memorable guest appearance on the TV show "Homicide: Life on the Street" as a different character before joining the cast of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."
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    Is Kathryn Erbe active on social media?

    Kathryn Erbe is not very active on social media platforms like Instagram or Twitter.
  • 5

    What other projects has Kathryn Erbe been involved in besides acting?

    In addition to acting, Kathryn Erbe has been involved in various charitable causes and theater productions.
Career
Kathryn Erbe first starred as Patricia Reece in the 1989 drama series ‘Chicken Soup’. In the ensuing years, she appeared in numerous movies and TV films, such as ‘What About Bob’, ‘Rich in Love’, ‘D2: The Mighty Ducks’, ‘Breathing Lessons’, ‘The Addiction’, ‘Kiss of Death’ and ‘Dream with the Fishes’ and also acted in various plays like 'The Grapes of Wrath', 'The Speed of Darkness' and 'A Month in the Country'.
The actress was then cast for the projects ‘Love from Ground Zero’ and ‘Naked City: Justice with a Bullet’ in 1998. That year, she also began playing Shirley Bellinger in ‘Oz’. Soon after this, Erbe had roles in the films ‘Entropy’ and ‘Stir of Echoes’. She next joined the cast of ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’ as Det. Alexandra Eames, a role she played until 2011. During this time, the American actress also got featured in the films and short films ‘3 Backyards’, ‘Mother's House’ and ‘The Love Guide’.
During 2012 and 2013, she made guest appearances in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’. After this, Erbe did the flick ‘Worst Friends’ in 2014. That year, she also appeared in an episode of ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’. After doing the movie ‘Mistress America’ in 2015, she appeared in the TV programs ‘Elementary’, ‘Conviction’, ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ and ‘The Sinner’.
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Personal Life
Kathryn Erbe was born as Kathryn Elsbeth Erbe on July 5, 1965 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA, to Elsbeth and Richard Erbe. She has a brother named Jonathan and a sister named Jennifer. She attended New York University (NYU) and graduated from there in 1989. The actress was married to American actor Terry Kinney from 1993 to 2006. The couple has two kids: son Carson Lincoln and daughter Maeve.
Facts About Kathryn Erbe
Kathryn Erbe is an accomplished stage actress, having appeared in various productions on and off Broadway before gaining fame on television.
She is known for her love of animals and actively supports various animal welfare organizations.
In addition to acting, Kathryn Erbe is also a talented painter, with some of her artwork being showcased in galleries.
She has a passion for gardening and finds solace in spending time outdoors tending to her plants.
Kathryn Erbe is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her own experiences with anxiety and depression.

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