Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross is an American actress known for her role in 'The Graduate' (1967).

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Profession :

Movie Actress

Birthday :

January 29, 1940

Age :

85

Katharine Juliet Ross, an American actress, has captivated audiences with her performances in film, television, and theater. Born on January 29, 1940, in Hollywood, CA, she rose to fame in the late 1960s with her iconic role in “The Graduate.” Ross continued to impress in popular films such as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Stepford Wives,” as well as in theater productions and television shows like “The Shadow Riders” and “The Colbys.” Besides her successful acting career, she has been involved in humanitarian organizations and animal welfare causes.

Ross, the daughter of Katherine and Dudley Tying Ross, grew up in Southern California. Her father, a former Navy sailor and reporter, was a commander in the US Navy. She attended Santa Rosa Junior College before transferring to San Francisco State University to study acting, eventually establishing herself as a versatile actress.

Before pursuing acting, Ross initially studied art at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She continued to paint and create art throughout her early years in the entertainment industry, even exhibiting her artwork in galleries and designing costumes and sets for theater productions.

Katharine Ross’s notable works include her roles in “The Graduate,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Stepford Wives,” “The Shadow Riders,” and “The Colbys.” Her talent and versatility as an actress have earned her international acclaim, particularly for her role in the 1967 film “The Graduate.”