Kathleen Wilhoite
Biography
Kathleen Wilhoite is an American stage and screen actress and a singer-songwriter. Born on June 29, 1964, in Santa Barbara, California, she enrolled in the USC Drama School. Two months later, she landed her first movie role. As her acting career began to blossom, her enthusiasm as a songwriter grew as well. She is known for her work in film and television, with known credits in 116 projects spanning movies and television shows.
Career overview
Kathleen Wilhoite is an American stage and screen actress, as well as a singer and songwriter. Born on June 29, 1964, in Santa Barbara, California, she enrolled in the USC Drama School. Just two months after starting her studies, she successfully landed her first movie role. As her acting career began to blossom, her enthusiasm as a songwriter grew alongside it.
With a substantial career spanning numerous films and television shows, Wilhoite has established herself as a recognizable performer with a large body of known credits. Her work on screen includes appearances in notable projects such as Twin Peaks and Yellowstone, contributing to her extensive filmography as an actress.
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118 titles- The King of Black Goo (2026) as Mutha Theresa
- Murdaugh: Death in the Family (2025) as Gloria Satterfield
- Living In Fear (2025) as Julie Ameri
- In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) as Self
- CSI: Vegas (2021) as Dr. Diane Auerbach
- Violet (2021) as Waitress
- Yellowstone (2018) as Carolyn Nelson
- The Resident (2018) as Claudia Webb
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Oscar's Mom (voice)
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Sue (voice)
- The Ride (2018) as Amanda
- The OA (2016) as Amy Broderick
- The Dog Lover (2016) as Mrs. Gold
- A Sort of Homecoming (2015) as Annie
- Deathly (2015) as Dianne
- Jane the Virgin (2014) as Wendy
- Curse of the Sunset Starlet (2013) as Zarianne
- California Solo (2012) as Catherine
- Seeking Justice (2011) as Mother
- The Defenders (2010) as Natalie
- National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer (2009) as Peggy
- Ice Dreams (2009) as Debra
- The Mentalist (2008) as Margo Ketchum
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Ingrid Berrenson
- King of California (2007) as Kelly
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) as Mrs. Dee Sellick
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Leslie Goldman
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Kathy Evanson
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Valerie Parker
- Family Sins (2005) as Nadine Devereaux
- Firecracker (2005) as Jessica
- Boston Legal (2004) as Sophia Wilson
- The 4400 (2004) as Grace Morrissey
- Century City (2004) as Laura
- Perfect Opposites (2004) as Terri Curtis
- Audrey's Rain (2003) as Marguerite Walker
- Quicksand (2003) as Beth Ann
- Without a Trace (2002) as Sherri Brinkman
- Boomtown (2002) as Sally McBride
- 3-South (2002)
- For the People (2002) as Maxine Darwell
- 3-South (2002) as Cindy Reilly
- My Sister's Keeper (2002) as Mona
- 24 (2001) as Lauren Proctor
- The Division (2001) as Christine Phillips
- On the Edge (2001) as Lucy (wraparound segments)
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Liz Danes
- Pay It Forward (2000) as Bonnie
- Nurse Betty (2000) as Sue Ann
- Angels! (2000) as Georgeanne
- Drowning Mona (2000) as Lucinda
- East of A (2000) as Spark
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Jane Rudd
- Family Guy (1999) as Sam / Various (voice)
- Judging Amy (1999) as Nancy Gilbert
- Third Watch (1999) as Chloe Lewis
- Family Law (1999) as Janel March
- Charmed (1998) as Nadine
- Will & Grace (1998) as Sally
- L.A. Doctors (1998) as Claire Elliott
- Girl (1998) as The Hip Salesgirl
- Pepper Ann (1997) as Pepper Ann (voice)
- Pepper Ann (1997) Theme Song Performance
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Janie Bittner
- Perversions of Science (1997) as Paula
- The Edge (1997) as Ginny
- Breast Men (1997) as Timmi-Jean Lindsey
- The Maze (1997) as Mira
- Terror in the Family (1996) as Judith
- Tales of Erotica (1996) as Jolene Wolff (segment 'Wet')
- ER (1994) as Chloe Lewis
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Kathy Benson
- Wet (1994) as Jolene Wolff
- Color of Night (1994) as Michelle
- Getting Even with Dad (1994) as Kitty
- Benders (1994) as Terri
- Fire in the Sky (1993) as Katie Rogers
- Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back (1993) as Lily Ward
- When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993) as Cheryl
- Mad About You (1992) as Iris
- Lorenzo's Oil (1992) as Deirdre Murphy
- Live! From Death Row (1992) as Lorraine
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Gwen Morton
- Cop Rock (1990) as Patricia Spence
- Bad Influence (1990) as Leslie
- Everybody Wins (1990) as Amy
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Norma Jean Pilcher
- Road House (1989) as Carrie
- Brenda Starr (1989) as Reporter Hank O'Hare
- Cathy's Valentine (1989) as Cathy Andrews (voice)
- Crossing Delancey (1988) as Myla Bondy
- Dream Demon (1988) as Jenny Hoffman
- Cathy's Last Resort (1988) as Cathy Andrews (voice)
- Angel Heart (1987) as Nurse
- Repairs (1987) as Hank
- Campus Man (1987) as Molly Gibson
- Under Cover (1987) as Corrinne Armour
- Cathy (1987) as Cathy (voice)
- L.A. Law (1986) as Rosalie Hendrickson
- Heart of the City (1986) as Mary
- Throb (1986)
- The Morning After (1986) as Red
- Murphy's Law (1986) as Arabella McGee
- Witchboard (1986) as Zarabeth
- Ratboy (1986) as Party Guest
- Not My Kid (1985) as Penny
- CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984) as Paulie
- Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac (1984) as Kelly Duncan
- Single Bars, Single Women (1984) as Dee Dee
- Private School (1983) as Betsy
- Quarterback Princess (1983) as Carolyn
- Family Ties (1982) as Kathy
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Fame (1982)
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Mona
- Busted
- Searching for Stars Hollow as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kathleen Wilhoite best known for?
Kathleen Wilhoite is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including CSI: Vegas (2021), Yellowstone (2018), The Resident (2018), Summer Camp Island (2018).
When and where was Kathleen Wilhoite born?
Kathleen Wilhoite was born on June 29, 1964 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
How many credits does Kathleen Wilhoite have?
Kathleen Wilhoite has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2026.
What is Kathleen Wilhoite's background in cinema and television?
Kathleen Wilhoite is an American stage and screen actress and a singer-songwriter. Born on June 29, 1964, in Santa Barbara, California, she enrolled in the USC Drama School. Two months later, she landed her first movie role. As her acting career began to blossom, her enthusiasm as a songwriter grew as well. She is know...