Kathy Ireland
Biography
Kathy Ireland, born March 20, 1963 in Glendale, California, USA, is an American actress. She is also credited as Kathleen Marie Ireland and is listed as female in industry databases. Ireland’s acting career includes appearances in the films Loaded Weapon 1 (1993), Alien from L.A. (1988) and Necessary Roughness (1991), among a total of fifty‑six credited roles. According to publicly available biographical information, she married Dr. Gregory P. Olsen on August 20, 1988, and the couple has three children. Her work spans both film and television, and she remains recognized for her contributions to the entertainment field.
Career overview
Kathy Ireland was born on March 20, 1963, in Glendale, California, United States. She is also credited under the name Kathleen Marie Ireland. Ireland’s professional profile lists her gender as female and records a total of fifty‑six acting credits to date.
Ireland’s acting career includes appearances in several feature films during the late 1980s and early 1990s. She is noted for her role in the 1988 science‑fiction adventure Alien from L.A., followed by a part in the 1991 sports comedy Necessary Roughness. Her work continued with a performance in the 1993 action comedy Loaded Weapon 1, which is highlighted as one of her most recognizable screen appearances. Across her filmography, Ireland has contributed to a range of projects that collectively account for the fifty‑six credits documented in her professional record.
In addition to her on‑screen work, Ireland’s personal life includes a marriage to Dr. Gregory P. Olsen on August 20, 1988, and the couple has three children. While primarily known for her modeling and business ventures, her acting résumé reflects a period of active participation in Hollywood productions during the late twentieth century.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue (2024) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful (2014) as Self
- The Fran Drescher Show (2010)
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Twice Upon a Christmas (2001) as Kristen Claus
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Amber Hutton
- Once Upon A Christmas (2000) as Kristen Claus
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- For Your Love (1998)
- The Lionhearts (1998) as (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Sylvia (voice)
- Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1997)
- Gun (1997) as Kathy Ireland
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Shelley
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Terri
- Muppets Tonight (1996) as Self
- Cosby (1996)
- The Incredible Hulk (1996)
- Gridlock (1996) as Michele Conner
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1996 (1996) as Self
- Miami Hustle (1996) as Marsha Thomas
- Deadly Games (1995) as Amber
- The Watcher (1995)
- Backfire! (1995) as Jessica Luvintryst
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Karla
- Duckman (1994) as Susie (voice)
- Fantastic Four (1994) as Crystal (voice)
- Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit (1994) as Crystal
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1994 (1994) as self
- Kathy Ireland - Total Fitness Workout (1994)
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Alexis
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) as Destiny Demeanor
- Amore! (1993) as Taylor Christopher
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives (1993) as Dee Morrison
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1993 (1993) as self
- Melrose Place (1992) as Brittany Maddocks
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Kathy Ireland
- The Player (1992) as Kathy Ireland
- Down the Shore (1992)
- The Edge (1992)
- Mom and Dad Save the World (1992) as Semage, Raff's Daughter
- The Presence (1992) as Laura
- Necessary Roughness (1991) as Lucy Draper
- Grand (1990) as Sheila
- Mr. Destiny (1990) as Gina
- Side Out (1990) as Marie
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Joyce
- Alien from L.A. (1988) as Wanda Saknussemm
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (1988) as Wanda Saknussemm
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Woman In Line
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1995 as self
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1992 as self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kathy Ireland best known for?
Kathy Ireland is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tamron Hall (2019), The Descent: Part 2 (2009), Dancing with the Stars (2005), True Romance (1993).
When and where was Kathy Ireland born?
Kathy Ireland was born on March 20, 1963 in Glendale, California, USA.
How many credits does Kathy Ireland have?
Kathy Ireland has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2024.
What is Kathy Ireland's background in cinema and television?
Kathy Ireland, born March 20, 1963 in Glendale, California, USA, is an American actress. She is also credited as Kathleen Marie Ireland and is listed as female in industry databases. Ireland’s acting career includes appearances in the films Loaded Weapon 1 (1993), Alien from L.A. (1988) and Necessary Roughness (1991), ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- For Your Love (1998) — aged about 35
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Alexis — aged about 30
- Deadly Games (1995) as Amber — aged about 32
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Joyce — aged about 26
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Shelley — aged about 33
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Kathy Ireland — aged about 29
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