Kate Harrington
Biography
Kate Harrington was an American actress of television and film who studied drama at the Bush Conservatory in Chicago. Her first professional role came in a J.C. Nugent Company production of Kempy. Born in Boise, Idaho, she spent twelve years in Hollywood, appearing in movies such as Rhapsody in Blue and the Scattergood Baines comedies. Later she made her Broadway debut in the 1943 play Slightly Married, and she originated the role of Emma in The Happiest Millionaire from 1956 to 1957. She also appeared off-Broadway in plays like Morning's at Seven and Stephen D. Her later film roles included Rachel, Rachel (1968), The Hospital (1971), and Child's Play (1972). On television, she played Kate Martin on All My Children in 1970 and Marion Conway on Guiding Light from 1971 to 1972. She died in 1978.
75years old at death
- Born Boise
- Died New York City
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 4 years1968 to 1972
Every film, newest first
- 1972Child's PlayIMDb rating 6.2
- 1971The HospitalIMDb rating 7.1
- 1968Rachel, RachelIMDb rating 7.1
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Beyond film
Harrington originated the role of Emma in the Broadway production of The Happiest Millionaire, playing opposite Walter Pidgeon from 1956 to 1957 and later joining the national tour.
Early training
Harrington took dramatics classes at the Bush Conservatory in Chicago. Three years afterward, the J.C. Nugent Company handed her her first professional engagement, the lead in Kempy.
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Films together
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