Katie Wright Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: December 25, 1981 (Capricorn)

Born In: Kansas City, Missouri

Katie or Katherine Wright is an American former actress, known for her work in the TV series, ‘Melrose Place,’ and for her portrayal of ‘Corey’ in the comedy-romance movie, ‘Hairshirt.’ Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she was raised in Pennsylvania, US. She started her acting career by appearing in some episodes of TV series and movies. Later she graduated to playing leading parts in TV movies and regular roles in TV series, such as ‘Malibu Shores’ and ‘Melrose Place.’ Wright has received training in film writing and film direction. She was the co-producer and co-writer of the film, ‘Hairshirt,’ and her performance in the movie fetched her ‘Best Actress Award’ at the ‘2000 Slamdunk Film Festival.’ Wright retired from acting in 2001 and studied to be a family therapist. She is married to actor-director Hank Azaria and the couple has a son.
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Quick Facts

Age: 42 Years, 42 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Hank Azaria (m. 2007)

siblings: Jack Noseworthy

children: Hal Azaria

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

U.S. State: Missouri

  • 1

    What is Katie Wright known for?

    Katie Wright is best known for her work as an actress, particularly for her roles in various television shows and films.
  • 2

    How did Katie Wright start her acting career?

    Katie Wright began her acting career by appearing in various television shows and commercials before landing bigger roles in movies and TV series.
  • 3

    What are some notable projects that Katie Wright has been a part of?

    Some notable projects that Katie Wright has been a part of include TV shows like "The Fosters" and "Grey's Anatomy," as well as movies like "The Last Kiss" and "The Kingdom."
  • 4

    Is Katie Wright active on social media?

    Yes, Katie Wright is active on social media platforms like Instagram, where she shares updates about her life and career with her followers.
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    Where can fans watch Katie Wright's work?

    Fans can watch Katie Wright's work in various TV shows and movies on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
Childhood & Early Life
Katie Wright was born on December 25, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Scott and Mary Wright. Her father is a physician. Though born in Missouri, she was raised in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
Wright studied at the ‘Harriton High School’ in Philadelphia’s Main Line suburbs and graduated in 1990. Her half-brother, Jack Noseworthy, is also an actor and the two have co-starred in the movie, ‘Idle Hands.’ She has also obtained training in film-writing and film direction.
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Career
Wright started her acting career in 1993 when she appeared in two episodes of season 6 of the comedy-drama TV series, ‘The Wonder Years.’ In 1994, she was a part of the comedy film ‘Its Pat: The Movie,’ which was based on the ‘Saturday Night Live.’ In the same year she appeared in another TV series, ‘Harts of the West,’ a western comedy-drama series.
Wright portrayed the role of ‘Nina Gerard’ in the 1996 primetime soap opera, ‘Malibu Shores.’ She co-starred with Keri Russell in the series.
In 1996, she starred in a drama movie, ‘When Friendship Kills.’ In the film, she plays ‘Alexis Archer,’ a single mother who strives to save her teenage daughter from anorexia, as the daughter makes a weight loss pact with her fellow classmate suffering from bulimia. This movie was a part of the ‘Moment of Truth’ franchise.
In 1997, she played the role of ‘Chelsea Fielding’ in the long-running prime-time soap opera, ‘Melrose Place.’ In the same year she also starred in the TV movie, ‘Detention: The Siege at Johnson High,’ and two TV shows, ‘Boy Meets World’ and ‘Players.’
Wright was the co-producer and co-writer of the 1998 comedy romance movie, ‘Hairshirt’ and also essayed a major role of ‘Corinne’ or ‘Corey’ in the movie which earned her the ‘Best Actress Award’ at the ‘2000 Slamdunk Film Festival.’
Her work got noticed in the 1999’s horror comedy movie, ‘Idle Hands.’ The film starred Jessica Alba, Devon Sawa, Seth Green among others. Jack Noseworthy was her co-star in this movie, and he came to know that he was her half-brother during the making of the film.
In 1999, Wright also essayed a small role as ‘Mia’ in the TV film, ‘Late Last Night,’ which was written and directed by Steven Brill.
She has worked in several TV films, including ‘A Friend’s Betrayal’ (1996), ‘Abduction of Innocence’ (1996), ‘The David Cassidy Story’ (2000), among others.
She portrayed ‘Sarah’ in the 2000 movie, ‘The Sculptress.’
The 2001 short film, ‘The Good Thing,’ was her last movie before she retired from acting.
Personal Life
After retiring from her profession, she studied to be a family therapist and for a brief period lived in Rome, Italy.
In 2007, she married actor, comedian, and director Hank Azaria and on June 6, 2009, she became mother to a son, Hal Azaria.
Facts About Katie Wright
Katie Wright has a passion for collecting vintage vinyl records and has an impressive collection of rare finds.
She is known for her quirky sense of humor and often surprises friends with unexpected, witty jokes.
Katie is a talented amateur painter and enjoys creating colorful and abstract pieces in her free time.
She has a unique talent for crafting intricate origami creations and often gifts handmade pieces to her loved ones.
In her spare time, Katie volunteers at a local animal shelter, showing her compassion for animals and dedication to helping those in need.

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