Kate Nelligan
Biography
Kate Nelligan is a British retired actress born on March 16, 1950, in London, Ontario, Canada. She trained at Glendon College in Toronto and London's Central School of Speech and Drama. Nelligan began her professional career in 1972 with the Bristol Old Vic, appearing in productions such as Barefoot in the Park. She rose to prominence in the UK with the National Theatre in plays like Knuckle and Tales from the Vienna Woods. Nelligan relocated to New York in the early 1980s and has known credits in acting.
Career overview
Kate Nelligan is a British retired actress known for her commanding performances and versatility. She trained at Glendon College in Toronto and London's Central School of Speech and Drama before launching her professional career in 1972 with the Bristol Old Vic. Nelligan appeared in productions such as Barefoot in the Park during this time.
She rose to prominence in the UK with the National Theatre in plays such as David Hare's Knuckle and Tales from the Vienna Woods. Nelligan also had early television roles in The Onedin Line and made her film debut in The Romantic Englishwoman in 1975. Her relocation to New York in the early 1980s marked a new chapter in her career.
Nelligan's known credits include 69 acting roles. She is known for her work in films and television shows, although specific titles are not specified in the provided sources. Her career spanned multiple countries and formats, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- Eleventh Hour (2008) as Gepetto
- Premonition (2007) as Joanne
- In from the Night (2006) as Vera Miller
- Revisiting Brideshead (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- A Wrinkle in Time (2003) as Mrs. Which
- Walter and Henry (2001) as Elizabeth
- Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111 (2000) as Kate O'Rourke
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sylvia Quinn
- The Cider House Rules (1999) as Olive Worthington
- Love Is Strange (1999) as Kathryn McClain
- Swing Vote (1999) as Justice Sara Marie Brandwynne
- U.S. Marshals (1998) as Walsh
- Stolen Moments (1998) as Narrator (voice)
- Boy Meets Girl (1998) as Mrs. Jones
- Rape: A Crime of War (1997) as Narrator
- Up Close & Personal (1996) as Joanna Kennelly
- Calm at Sunset (1996) as Margaret Pfeiffer
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story (1996) as Elizabeth Mink
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) as Constance Saunders
- A Mother's Prayer (1995) as Sheila Walker
- Margaret's Museum (1995) as Catherine MacNeil
- Wolf (1994) as Charlotte Randall
- Into the Deep (1994) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Million Dollar Babies (1994) as Helena Reid
- By Woman's Hand (1994) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Spoils of War (1994) as Elise
- Fatal Instinct (1993) as Lana Ravine
- Liar, Liar (1993) as Susan Miori
- Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story (1993) as Stephanie Chadford
- The Diamond Fleece (1992)
- Terror Stalks the Class Reunion (1992) as Kay
- Heritage Minutes: Emily Murphy (1992) as Emily Murphy
- Performance (1991) as Kate
- Heritage Minutes (1991) as Emily Murphy
- The Prince of Tides (1991) as Lila Wingo Newbury
- Frankie and Johnny (1991) as Cora
- Shadows and Fog (1991) as Eve
- Old Times (1991)
- Golden Fiddles (1991) as Anne Balfour
- White Room (1990) as Jane
- Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher (1989) as JoAnn Thatcher
- Control (1987) as Sarah Howell
- Kojak: The Price of Justice (1987) as Kitty
- Eleni (1985) as Eleni
- Without a Trace (1983) as Susan Selky
- American Playhouse (1982) as Barbara Hoyle
- Victims (1982) as Ruth Hession
- Eye of the Needle (1981) as Lucy
- Mr. Patman (1981) as Peabody
- Therese Raquin (1980) as Thérèse
- Dreams of Leaving (1980) as Charlotte
- Dracula (1979) as Lucy Seward
- Measure for Measure (1979) as Isabella
- The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) as Isabella
- Licking Hitler (1978) as Anna Seaton
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Ann
- Bethune (1977) as Frances Bethune
- Do as I Say (1977) as Hilary
- The Lady of the Camellias (1976) as Marguerite Gautier
- The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975) as Mercédès
- The Romantic Englishwoman (1975) as Isabel
- The Arcata Promise (1974) as Laura
- The Four Beauties (1973) as Christie
- The Edwardians (1972) as Alice Keppel
- Country Matters (1972) as Christie Davenport
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Play for Today (1970) as Hilary
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Margaret Pfeiffer
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Vera Miller
- Human Cargo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kate Nelligan best known for?
Kate Nelligan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eleventh Hour (2008), Premonition (2007), David (1997), The Cider House Rules (1999).
When and where was Kate Nelligan born?
Kate Nelligan was born on March 16, 1950 in London, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Kate Nelligan have?
Kate Nelligan has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2008.
What is Kate Nelligan's background in cinema and television?
Kate Nelligan is a British retired actress born on March 16, 1950, in London, Ontario, Canada. She trained at Glendon College in Toronto and London's Central School of Speech and Drama. Nelligan began her professional career in 1972 with the Bristol Old Vic, appearing in productions such as Barefoot in the Park. She ro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Margaret Pfeiffer — aged about 1
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Vera Miller — aged about 1
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sylvia Quinn — aged about 49
- Heritage Minutes (1991) as Emily Murphy — aged about 41
- The Cider House Rules (1999) as Olive Worthington — aged about 49
- The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975) as Mercédès — aged about 25
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