Kathy Baker's Net Worth and Career Highlights
Kathy Baker, an acclaimed American actress, has amassed a net worth of $2 million over her extensive career. Born in Midland, Texas, in June 1950, Kathy pursued her education at the California Institute of the Arts and UC Berkeley before embarking on her career. Her initial exposure to acting was at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco.
Early Career and Breakthrough
In 1983, Kathy Baker won an Obie Award for her performance in the off-Broadway play Fool for Love. That same year, she made her film debut in The Right Stuff. Her versatility and talent soon opened more doors in Hollywood.
Notable Television Roles
Kathy gained widespread recognition for her role as Dr. Jill Brock in the television series Picket Fences (1992-1996). Her stellar performance earned her a Golden Globe Award in 1994 and multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1993, 1995, and 1996. She also received a Screen Actors Guild Award in 1995.
From 2001 to 2002, Kathy starred as Meredith Peters in Boston Public. She had a recurring role as Marjorie Dubois in the series Medium from 2005 to 2010.
Further Television Roles
In 2011, Kathy appeared as Sheila Kowalski in the series Against the Wall and later as Marie Burgess in the 2014 series Those Who Kill.
Film Career
Expanding her repertoire, Kathy starred in over 50 movies. Some of her notable film contributions include:
- Street Smart
- Edward Scissorhands
- The Cider House Rules
- Cold Mountain
- Nine Lives
- The Jane Austen Book Club
- Last Chance Harvey
- Take Shelter
- Saving Mr. Banks
- Return to Zero
- Boulevard
Personal Life
Kathy Baker married Steven Robman in 2003. She has two children from her previous marriage to Donald Camilleri.
