Occupation Actress Name Kathleen Quinlan Height 1.65 m Children Tyler Abbott | Years active 1972–present Role Film actress TV shows Family Law | |
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Full Name Kathleen Denise Quinlan Movies Apollo 13, The Hills Have Eyes, Event Horizon, Breakdown, The Doors Similar People | ||
Kathleen Quinlan.
How Surfing Can Benefit An Actor’s Life by Kathleen Quinlan
Kathleen Denise Quinlan (born November 19, 1954) is an American film and television actress. She received a Best Actress Golden Globe nomination for the 1977 film I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, and a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for her role in the 1995 film Apollo 13. Her other film appearances include Airport '77 (1977), The Promise (1979), The Runner Stumbles (1979), Sunday Lovers (1980), Sunset (1988), Clara's Heart (1988), The Doors (1991) and Breakdown (1997). She also appeared in Prison Break when she was claimed to be dead. Moving in to season 4 we found out she was still alive and working for 'the company '.
Contents
- Kathleen Quinlan
- How Surfing Can Benefit An Actors Life by Kathleen Quinlan
- Personal life
- Career
- Filmography
- References
Personal life
Quinlan was born in Pasadena, California, the daughter of Josephine (nee Zachry), a military supply supervisor, and Robert Quinlan, a television sports director. She was raised in Mill Valley, California, where she attended Tamalpais High School, studied drama and began her acting career. She has been married to actor Bruce Abbott since April 12, 1994. They have a son, Tyler (born 1990).
Career
Quinlan made her film debut in George Lucas' 1973 nostalgic look at the early sixties, American Graffiti, at the age of 19 (although she did appear in an uncredited role in 1972's One is a Lonely Number). As a young actress, she guest-starred in several 1970s television series including Police Woman, Ironside, Emergency!, Kojak and The Waltons.
She has appeared in over 50 films, but is perhaps best known for her roles as Deborah, a schizophrenic, in the film version of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama, and for a Golden Globe and Oscar nominated turn in the Best Supporting Actress category as an astronaut's wife, Marilyn Lovell, in the 1995 true story Apollo 13 opposite Tom Hanks.
Quinlan also made a mark as Jim Morrison's Celtic Pagan lover Patricia Kennealy in Oliver Stone's The Doors, and won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award as Favorite Supporting Actress-Suspense, for Breakdown (1997) with Kurt Russell. Her recent work includes the TV series House, the 2006 remake of the horror classic The Hills Have Eyes, the wife of a government traitor in the 2007 film Breach, the mother of the brothers in the Fox drama Prison Break, and a Senator in a 2011 episode 'Alliances' of the sci-fi series Stargate Universe.
Quinlan stars in Pieter Gaspersz' AFTER (2014) as Nora Valentino in a drama about secrets and how far we will go to protect the ones we love.
Filmography
Actress
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Horizon: An American Saga 2 (filming)
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Horizon: An American Saga (post-production) as
Annie Pine
2023
Mayans M.C. (TV Series) as
Mrs. Buksar
- My Eyes Filled and Then Closed on the Last of Childhood Tears (2023) - Mrs. Buksar
- I See the Black Light (2023) - Mrs. Buksar
2022
The Fixer-Upper (Short) as
Annie
2021
Walking with Herb as
Sheila Amable-Amo
2021
The Stairs as
Grandma Bernice Martin
2018
Runaways (TV Series) as
Susan Ellerh
- Lord of Lies (2019) - Susan Ellerh
- Last Waltz (2018) - Susan Ellerh
- Earth Angel (2018) - Susan Ellerh
2019
How to Get Away with Murder (TV Series) as
Britt
- Say Goodbye (2019) - Britt
2019
The Devil Has a Name as
Nancy
2018
Saving My Baby as
Virginia
2018
Parallel as
Marissa
2018
Chimera Strain as
Masterson
2017
ADDicted as
Kate Dawson
2017
Elizabeth Blue as
Carol
2015
How Not to Propose (TV Movie) as
Susan
2014
After as
Nora Valentino
2012
Blue (TV Series) as
Jessica
- Make Me Feel Good (2014) - Jessica
- Call Me Francine (2014) - Jessica
- Where Were You? (2013) - Jessica
- Choices Add Up (2013) - Jessica
- See and Be Seen (2013) - Jessica
- Give an Old Man a Break (2012) - Jessica
- Long Day, Blue? (2012) - Jessica
2013
Horns as
Lydia Perrish
2012
Chicago Fire (TV Series) as
Nancy Casey
- Viral (2013) - Nancy Casey
- Nazdarovya! (2013) - Nancy Casey
- A Little Taste (2013) - Nancy Casey
- Warm and Dead (2013) - Nancy Casey
- Under the Knife (2013) - Nancy Casey
- God Has Spoken (2013) - Nancy Casey
- Merry Christmas, Etc. (2012) - Nancy Casey
2012
Life's an Itch as
Audrey
2011
Andrew White Jr. II (Short) as
Nurse Jeanie
2011
Glee (TV Series) as
Dr. Shane
- Born This Way (2011) - Dr. Shane
2011
Cinema Verite (TV Movie) as
Mary Every
2011
Stargate Universe (TV Series) as
Senator Michaels
- Alliances (2011) - Senator Michaels
2010
The Event (TV Series) as
Erika Jarvis
- Everything Will Change (2010) - Erika Jarvis
- Your World to Take (2010) - Erika Jarvis
2010
Eagles in the Chicken Coop as
Mary Bernstein
2010
The River Why as
Ma
2010
Elektra Luxx as
Rebecca Linbrook
2009
Adult Film: A Hollywood Tale as
Mary Bernstein
2009
Empire State (TV Short) as
Colleen Cochrane
2008
Prison Break (TV Series) as
Christina Rose Scofield
- Rate of Exchange (2009) - Christina Rose Scofield
- Killing Your Number (2009) - Christina Rose Scofield
- Cowboys and Indians (2009) - Christina Rose Scofield
- S.O.B. (2009) - Christina Rose Scofield
- VS. (2009) - Christina Rose Scofield
- The Mother Lode (2009) - Christina Rose Scofield
- The Sunshine State (2008) - Christina Rose Scofield
- Going Under (2008) - Christina Rose Scofield (voice, uncredited)
2008
Harm's Way as
Bea
2008
The Dissection of Thanksgiving as
Carol
2008
Made of Honor as
Joan
2007
Breach as
Bonnie Hanssen
2007
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Barbara Tallman
- Monster in the Box (2007) - Barbara Tallman
2007
American Fork as
Agnes Orbison
2006
House M.D. (TV Series) as
Arlene McNeil
- Meaning (2006) - Arlene McNeil
2006
The Hills Have Eyes as
Ethel
2004
The Dead Will Tell (TV Movie) as
Beth Hytner
2004
El padrino as
Judge Scorsi
2004
The Riverman (TV Movie) as
Sande Keppel
2004
Perfect Romance (TV Movie) as
Tess Kelly
2003
Blessings (TV Movie) as
Meredith Blessing
2003
The Battle of Shaker Heights as
Eve
1999
Family Law (TV Series) as
Lynn Holt
- Alienation of Affection (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Ties That Bind (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Admissions (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Once Removed (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Big Brother (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Celano v. Foster (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Children of a Lesser Dad (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Arlene's Choice (2002) - Lynn Holt
- To Protect and Serve (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Blood and Water (2002) - Lynn Holt
- Angel's Flight (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Sex, Lies, and Internet (2001) - Lynn Holt
- No Options (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Security (2001) - Lynn Holt
- All in the Family (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Sacrifices (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Against All Odds (2001) - Lynn Holt
- My Brother's Keeper (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Obligations (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Moving On (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Irreparable Harm (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Planting Seeds (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Clemency (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Recovery (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Americans (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Bringing Up Babies (2001) - Lynn Holt
- The Gay Divorcee (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Safe at Home (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Soul Custody (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Liar's Club: Part 2 (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Liar's Club: Part 1 (2001) - Lynn Holt
- The Quality of Mercy (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Separation (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Film at Eleven (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Intentions (2001) - Lynn Holt
- Generations (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Echoes (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Family Values (2000) - Lynn Holt
- For Love (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Telling Lies, Conclusion (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Telling Lies (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Going Home (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Affairs of the State (2000) - Lynn Holt
- One Mistake (2000) - Lynn Holt
- The Choice (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Possession Is Nine Tenths of the Law (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Love and Money (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Second Chance (2000) - Lynn Holt
- The Witness (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Playing God (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Necessity (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Metamorphosis (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Are You My Father? (2000) - Lynn Holt
- A Mother's Son (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Stealing Home (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Human Error (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Media Relations (2000) - Lynn Holt
- Decisions (1999) - Lynn Holt
- Four Drops of Blood (1999) - Lynn Holt
- Holt vs. Holt (1999) - Lynn Holt
- The Fourth Trimester (1999) - Lynn Holt
- Games (1999) - Lynn Holt
- The Nanny (1999) - Lynn Holt
- The List (1999) - Lynn Holt
- Prisoners (1999) - Lynn Holt
- All God's Creatures (1999) - Lynn Holt
- Damages (1999) - Lynn Holt
- Pilot (1999) - Lynn Holt
1999
Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) as
Dr. Kate Delieb
- Today Is the Last Day of the Rest of My Life (1999) - Dr. Kate Delieb
1999
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke (TV Mini Series) as
Nanaline Duke
1998
A Civil Action as
Anne Anderson
1998
My Giant as
Serena Kamin
1997
Lawn Dogs as
Clare Stockard
1997
Event Horizon as
Peters
1997
Breakdown as
Amy Taylor
1997
Zeus and Roxanne as
Mary Beth Dunhill
1996
In the Lake of the Woods (TV Movie) as
Kathy Waylan
1995
Picture Windows (TV Series) as
Hooker
- Lightning (1995) - Hooker
1995
Perfect Alibi as
Melanie Bauers
1995
Apollo 13 as
Marilyn Lovell
1994
Trial by Jury as
Wanda
1993
The Hidden Room (TV Series) as
Julia
- Refuge (1993) - Julia
1993
Last Light (TV Movie) as
Kathy Rubicek
1993
Tribeca (TV Series) as
Karen
- Heros Exoletus (1993) - Karen
1993
Stolen Babies (TV Movie) as
Bekka
1992
An American Story (TV Movie) as
Hope Tyler
1991
Strays (TV Movie) as
Lindsey Jarrett
1991
The Doors as
Patricia Kennealy
1990
The Operation (TV Movie) as
Ginnie
1989
Trapped (TV Movie) as
Mary Ann Marshall
1986
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) as
Karen Wilson / Ann Foley
- Fogbound (1988) - Karen Wilson
- The Canary Sedan (1986) - Ann Foley
1988
Clara's Heart as
Leona Hart
1988
Sunset as
Nancy Shoemaker
1987
Man Outside as
Grace Freemont
1987
Dreams Lost, Dreams Found (TV Movie) as
Sarah McAllister
1987
Wild Thing as
Jane
1985
Children of the Night (TV Movie) as
Lois Lee
1985
Warning Sign as
Joanie Morse
1985
Blackout as
Chris Graham
1984
When She Says No (TV Movie) as
Rose Michaels
1983
Twilight Zone: The Movie as
Helen Foley (segment "It's a Good Life")
1983
The Last Winter as
Joyce
1983
Independence Day as
Mary Ann Taylor
1982
Hanky Panky as
Janet Dunn
1981
She's in the Army Now (TV Movie) as
Pvt. Cass Donner
1980
Sunday Lovers as
Laurie (segment "Skippy")
1979
The Runner Stumbles as
Sister Rita
1979
The Promise as
Nancy McAllister / Marie Adamson
1977
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden as
Deborah Blake
1977
Nightmare in Blood as
Projectionist (as Kathy Quinlan)
1977
Airport '77 as
Julie
1977
Little Ladies of the Night (TV Movie) as
Karen Brodwick
1976
Lifeguard as
Wendy
1974
The Waltons (TV Series) as
Selina Linville
- The Collision (1976) - Selina Linville
- The Thoroughbred (1974) - Selina Linville
1975
Joe Forrester (TV Series)
- The Best Laid Schemes (1975)
1975
Three for the Road (TV Series)
- The Rip-off (1975)
1975
Switch (TV Series) as
Robin Morgan
- The Deadly Missiles Caper (1975) - Robin Morgan
1975
The Turning Point of Jim Malloy (TV Movie) as
Edith Evans
1975
The Abduction of Saint Anne (TV Movie) as
Anne Benedict
1975
The Missing Are Deadly (TV Movie) as
Michelle
1974
Ironside (TV Series) as
Peggy Lynch
- Run Scared (1974) - Peggy Lynch
1974
Lucas Tanner (TV Series) as
Joyce Howell
- Three Letter Word (1974) - Joyce Howell
- Lucas Tanner (1974) - Joyce Howell
1974
Where Have All the People Gone (TV Movie) as
Deborah Anders
1974
Kojak (TV Series) as
Janet Conforti
- Hush Now, Don't You Die (1974) - Janet Conforti
1974
Police Woman (TV Series) as
Debbie Sweet
- The Beautiful Die Young (1974) - Debbie Sweet
1974
Can Ellen Be Saved? (TV Movie) as
Melissa
1974
Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (TV Series) as
Jill
- House of Friends (1974) - Jill
1973
Emergency! (TV Series) as
Janet
- Understanding (1973) - Janet
1973
American Graffiti as
Peg (as Kathy Quinlan)
1972
One is a Lonely Number (uncredited)
Producer
2022
The Fixer-Upper (Short) (executive producer) / (producer)
2010
Eagles in the Chicken Coop (associate producer)
Director
2022
The Fixer-Upper (Short)
2019
The Diamond Girls (Short)
Soundtrack
2006
The Hills Have Eyes (performer: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" - uncredited)
Thanks
2021
Organized Chaos - An Interview with Actress Kathleen Quinlan (Documentary) (thanks)
1996
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (Video documentary) (special thanks)
Self
2021
Victory is Hers - Kathleen Quinlan on Breakdown (Documentary short) as
Self
2021
Organized Chaos - An Interview with Actress Kathleen Quinlan (Documentary) as
Self
2015
Wine Dancing as
Self
2009
Vikingsholm: The Legacy of Lora Knight and Helen Smith (Video documentary) as
Narrator (voice)
2007
Greatest Ever Disaster Movies (TV Special) as
Self
2007
Breach: Anatomy of a Character (Video short) as
Self
1998
HBO First Look (TV Series documentary short) as
Self
- Breach (2007) - Self
- My Giant (1998) - Self
2006
Surviving the Hills: Making of 'the Hills Have Eyes' (Video documentary) as
Self
2003
Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina (Documentary) as
Self - Actress
2002
AFI Life Achievement Award (TV Series) as
Self
- AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks (2002) - Self
2002
VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- American Graffiti (2002) - Self
2001
CBS Cares (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 1 January 2002 (2002) - Self
- Episode dated 1 January 2001 (2001) - Self
2001
Project Greenlight (TV Series documentary) as
Self
2001
Biography (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Al Pacino: Inside Out (2001) - Self
1999
Hollywood Squares (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 16 February 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 15 February 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 14 February 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 13 February 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 12 February 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 19 November 1999 (1999) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 18 November 1999 (1999) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 17 November 1999 (1999) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 16 November 1999 (1999) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 15 November 1999 (1999) - Self - Panelist
1999
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 16 September 1999 (1999) - Self - Guest
1998
The Making of 'American Graffiti' (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1998
1998 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1997
The Road of Excess (Video documentary short) as
Self
1995
Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 6 May 1997 (1997) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 12 July 1995 (1995) - Self - Guest
1996
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (Video documentary) as
Self
1996
The 68th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
1996
53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
1995
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Kathleen Turner/Dee Dee Myers/Buffalo Tom (1995) - Self - Guest
1995
Showbiz Today (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 19 June 1995 (1995) - Self
1979
Good Morning America (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 28 September 1979 (1979) - Self - Guest
Archive Footage
2020
The Hollywood Moment at Home Edition (TV Series) as
Self
- S1 E7 BJ Korros/Tracy Reiner (2020) - Self
2009
Prison Break (TV Series) as
Christina Rose Scofield
- The Old Ball and Chain (2009) - Christina Rose Scofield (uncredited)
2009
Prison Break: The Final Break (Video) as
Christina Rose Scofield
2006
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (Documentary) as
Marilyn Lovell (uncredited)
References
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