Bio
Kate was born on October 13, 1967 in San Jose, California. Her given name is Kathleen. She is a 5'10" blue-eyed blonde that often dyes her hair red for roles, including her portrayal of Addison Shepherd. She has been often been compared to French actress Catherine Deneuve (a patient on Grey's Anatomy recently made the same remark). Quirky and humorous, Walsh has been most prominently featured in comedic roles, but has recently assumed more serious parts.
She grew up in San Jose and Tucson, Arizona, and later attended the University of Arizona, where she got involved in regional theater. After college, Kate moved to Chicago and joined the Piven Theatre Workshop, as well as the Chicago Shakespeare Repertory. She performed on National Public Radio in the production of the radio play Born Guilty. Walsh later moved to New York City and joined the comedy group Burn Manhattan for several off-Broadway plays.
Her first major TV part came on The Drew Carey Show as Niki Fifer, Drew's heavyset girlfriend. She wore a fat suit for the part. She went on to portray Carol Nelson in HBO's The Mind of the Married Man, then MacDonald's romantic interest in the short-lived sitcom The Norm Show. Walsh has taken her talents to the big screen as well, with credits including Normal Life (1996), Peppermills (1997), Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part 2 (1998).
More recently, she appeared with Diane Lane and Grey's co-star Sandra Oh in Under the Tuscan Sun (2003), and Kicking & Screaming (2005), alongside Well Ferrell and Robert Duvall.
News
New Grey's Anatomy-Private Practice Crossover to Feature Kate Walsh, Eric Dane and Leven Rambin (11/6/2009)
The newest Grey's Anatomy-Private Practice crossover event, coming in January, will feature Kate Walsh and Eric Dane as Addison and Mark.
Emmy Fashion Face-Off: Grey's Anatomy Style (9/21/2009)
Who looked the best at the 2009 Emmy Awards last night?
Kate Walsh Formally Files For Divorce (12/26/2008)
The former Grey's Anatomy star and current Private Practice leading lady will be single once again.
January 6th, 2009 2:38 PM
BRING HER BACK TO SGH...
I LOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVE HER
SHE IS WONDERFUL WWWAAAAWWWW
January 24th, 2009 2:51 PM
Dear Moderator: Is it okay if we post this PRIVATE PRACTICE notice?
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We're a non-profit charity (www.theBroadcaster.com) that hosts
auctions in Los Angeles and online with a "hollywood" theme.
We have just added:
* Set Visit to PRIVATE PRACTICE
* Visit the Set, Meet the Cast, Watch Filming
* Set Visit Must Be taken in February, 2009 as they wrap March 6
For more information, go to:
1) www.HollywoodCharityAuction.com
2) Under SITE NEWS, Click on the link that says PRIVATE PRACTICE
Questions? Email us or call us at 310-652-0271 x1.
Thanks.
Michelle
www.theBroadcaster.com
January 27th, 2009 2:42 AM
Wellllllllllll i grew to love addison
February 15th, 2009 12:17 AM
The woman is beautiful. And so funny!!!
March 28th, 2009 7:05 PM
We love you Addison or Kate your awesome but for when you were with derek
March 28th, 2009 7:05 PM
We love you Addison or Kate your awesome but for when you were with derek
March 28th, 2009 7:05 PM
We love you Addison or Kate your awesome but for when you were with derek
March 28th, 2009 7:06 PM
oh sorry for the double post