In Kate Mulgrew early days in New York City, she used to work as a waitress to earn some extra money to keep herself financially afloat. She was initially rejected for the role of Captain Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager as the show producers had hired Geneviève Bujold. However, when Bujold backed out of the project, Mulgrew was asked to audition again and was hired.
When she was signed for the role of Captain Janeway, she suggested that the character’s first name should be changed from Nicole to Kathryn. For her heart touching performance in the role of an alcoholic news reporter in On the Rocks episode of the TV show, Murphy Brown, she was honored with a Tracey Humanitarian Award. She auditioned for a place at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, England at the age of 16. She managed to make it to the final stage but was eventually deemed too young for the course.
The Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania honored her with an award of Honorary Doctorate of Letters for Artistic Contribution. Since her mother suffered from Alzheimer’s and eventually passed away due to it, Kate has been a tireless activist for the disease-related foundations and is also a member of the National Advisory Committee of the Alzheimer’s Association.
In her very early days as an actress, she was raped at knifepoint. In 2015, she published her memoir titled, Born with Teeth, in which she discussed a host of personal issues including being a single mother at the start of her show business career and how she felt after giving her daughter up for adoption. She is a staunch opponent of abortion and for this, she has been honored by Feminists for Life, which is a pro-life feminist group. She has been vocal about her opposition against capital punishment, which she considers barbaric.
Born Name
Katherine Kiernan Maria Mulgrew
Surname
Nick Name
Kate
Age
Kate Mulgrew is currently 66 according to her birthdate April 29, 1955
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Nationality
American
Education
Kate Mulgrew attended the Wahlert High School in Dubuque.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – Thomas James Mulgrew II (Contractor)
- Mother – Joan Virginia Mulgrew (Painter and an artist)
- Siblings – Tom Mulgrew (Younger Brother) (Production Assistant), Joe Mulgrew (Younger Brother), Jenny Mulgrew (Younger Sister), Laura Mulgrew (Younger Sister), Sam Mulgrew (Younger Brother)
Manager
Kate Mulgrew is represented by
- Viking Entertainment
- Innovative Artists L.A.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Kate’s hair has turned naturally gray due to her advancing age.
However, she is known to dye her hair in red color.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Short height
- Broad smile
Brand Endorsements
Kate Mulgrew has lent her voice to the following TV commercials
- Oppenheimer Funds (1999)
- Ford Freestar (2003)
Religion
Christianity
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