Kathy Ireland

Biography

Kathy Ireland is an American former fashion model who became known as an actress, author and businesswoman. Born in Glendale, California, and raised in Santa Barbara, she was scouted at sixteen in 1979 and went on to appear in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, three of them covers; the publisher later named her 1989 cover the greatest in the magazine's history. Her first film was Alien from L.A. (1988), and her screen work includes Mr. Destiny (1990), Side Out (1990), Necessary Roughness (1991), Mom and Dad Save the World (1992), National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993), Melrose Place and Boy Meets World. In 1993 she founded the brand licensing company Kathy Ireland Worldwide, and she has since written children's books and published fitness videos.

63years old

Turns 64 on March 20in 156 days

Born March 20, 1963Glendale
Star sign: PiscesLast day of the sign, on the Aries cusp
Also credited as Kathleen Marie Ireland

Movie Career

Films: 8
Career span: 7 years1988 to 1995

Genres

Comedy88%, 7 films
Action25%, 2 films
Adventure25%, 2 films
Family25%, 2 films
Fantasy25%, 2 films

First and latest

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First role
Ireland's first movie was Alien from L.A., which came out in 1988. The fifth season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 later showed that film.
A first
Ireland's 1989 Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover was named The Greatest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Of All Time by the magazine's publisher at its 50th Anniversary event.
A change of course
In 1993, Kmart gave Ireland her own clothing line after a line of socks bearing her name sold 100 million pairs and the store took notice.
A change of course
On the advice of her friend and mentor Warren Buffett, Ireland's company Kathy Ireland Worldwide entered the home furnishings business.
Behind the camera
Ireland released her first novel, Fashion Jungle, in 2020 with author Rachel Van Dyken, basing it on events from her modeling career.

Kathy Ireland movies on Netflix

Backfire!1995IMDb rating 3.2as Jessica Luvintryst
Loaded Weapon 11993IMDb rating 6.2as Destiny Demeanor
Mom and Dad Save the World1992IMDb rating 5.4as Semage, Raff's Daughter
Necessary Roughness1991IMDb rating 6.2as Lucy Draper
Mr. Destiny1990IMDb rating 6.5as Gina
Side Out1990IMDb rating 5.6as Marie
Alien from L.A.1988IMDb rating 3.4as Wanda Saknussemm
Journey to the Center of the Earth1988IMDb rating 2.6as Wanda Saknussemm

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Loaded Weapon 11993 Action, Comedy, Crimeas Destiny Demeanor
IMDb rating 6.254K votes
Alien from L.A.1988 Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fias Wanda Saknussemm
IMDb rating 3.44.8K votes
Mom and Dad Save the World1992as Semage, Raff's Daughter
IMDb rating 5.45.7K votes
Journey to the Center of the Earth1988as Wanda Saknussemm
IMDb rating 2.61.6K votes
Backfire!1995as Jessica Luvintryst
IMDb rating 3.2385 votes
Necessary Roughness1991as Lucy Draper
IMDb rating 6.214K votes
Side Out1990as Marie
IMDb rating 5.62.7K votes
Mr. Destiny1990as Gina
IMDb rating 6.515K votes

Most often with

Albert Pyun directed two of these films. Jon Lovitz appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Jon Lovitz

Harley Jane Kozak

Jeff Celentano

Russel Savadier

Albert Maritz

Simon PolandAlbert PyunDirector, 2 films

Films together

Jon Lovitz3 films together, 1990 to 1993
Jon Lovitz's page
- Loaded Weapon 11993IMDb rating 6.2Ireland as Destiny DemeanorLovitz as Tim Becker
- Mom and Dad Save the World1992IMDb rating 5.4Ireland as Semage, Raff's DaughterLovitz as Emperor Tod Spengo
- Mr. Destiny1990IMDb rating 6.5Ireland as GinaLovitz as Clip Metzler
Harley Jane Kozak2 films together, 1990 to 1991
Harley Jane Kozak's page
- Necessary Roughness1991IMDb rating 6.2Ireland as Lucy DraperKozak as Dr. Suzanne Carter
- Side Out1990IMDb rating 5.6Ireland as MarieKozak as Kate Jacobs
Jeff Celentano2 films together, 1988
Jeff Celentano's page
- Alien from L.A.1988IMDb rating 3.4Ireland as Wanda SaknussemmCelentano as Tola
- Journey to the Center of the Earth1988IMDb rating 2.6Ireland as Wanda SaknussemmCelentano as Tola
Russel Savadier2 films together, 1988
Russel Savadier's page
- Alien from L.A.1988IMDb rating 3.4Ireland as Wanda SaknussemmSavadier as Loki
- Journey to the Center of the Earth1988IMDb rating 2.6Ireland as Wanda SaknussemmSavadier as Loki / Reporter
Albert Maritz2 films together, 1988
Albert Maritz's page
- Alien from L.A.1988IMDb rating 3.4Ireland as Wanda SaknussemmMaritz as Mago / Maintenance Worker / Evangelist / Pack Slag Jack
- Journey to the Center of the Earth1988IMDb rating 2.6Ireland as Wanda SaknussemmMaritz as Mago / Kepple / Lab Assistant
Simon Poland2 films together, 1988
Simon Poland's page
- Alien from L.A.1988IMDb rating 3.4Ireland as Wanda SaknussemmPoland as Consul Triton Crassus / Mailman
- Journey to the Center of the Earth1988IMDb rating 2.6Ireland as Wanda SaknussemmPoland as Roderman / Hairdresser
Albert PyunDirector, 2 films, 1988
All films by Albert Pyun
- Alien from L.A.1988IMDb rating 3.4Ireland as Wanda Saknussemm
- Journey to the Center of the Earth1988IMDb rating 2.6Ireland as Wanda Saknussemm
Also two films together1 more actor
- Janie du PlessisAlien from L.A. (1988) and Journey to the Center of the Earth (1988)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.

Online

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