Kathy Bates & her dubbing voice Regina Lemnitz

Kathleen Doyle Bates grew up in an artistic family and discovered her passion for acting at an early age. After graduating from Southern Methodist University, she began her career in theater before turning to film and television.

 

She is a public advocate for the rights of women, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. Bates is known for using her fame and platform to bring attention to important social issues and support fundraising efforts for charitable causes.

 

Bates' breakthrough came with her role as Annie Wilkes in the film "Misery" (1990), based on the novel by Stephen King. Her portrayal of a fanatic earned her praise from critics and viewers and won her the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role. This success catapulted her into the Hollywood Olympus and established her as one of the most sought-after character actresses of her time.

 

After her Oscar win, Kathy Bates continued her successful career, starring in a variety of films and television series. She showed her versatility in genres such as drama, comedy, horror and fantasy. Her notable performances include roles in films such as "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991), "Dolores Claiborne" (1995), "Titanic" (1997) and "About Schmidt" (2002). She has also enjoyed success on television, including her role in the series "American Horror Story".

 

38 awards & 99 nominations

 

Kathy Bates has received numerous awards throughout her career, including two Emmy Awards for her work in the series "American Horror Story" in addition to her Oscar. She has also been honored with a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Tony Award. 

We have listed some of her best and most famous films and series here:

 

2024: A Family Affair

2023: The Miracle Club

2023: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

2020: Home

2019: Richard Jewell

2018: The Big Bang Theory (television series, 3 episodes)

2017-2018: Disjointed (television series, 20 episodes)

2016: Bad Santa 2

2014: Tammy

2013-2016, 2018: American Horror Story (television series, 49 episodes)

2011-2012: Harry's Law (TV series, 34 episodes)

2010-2011: The Office (television series, 8 episodes)

2010: Valentine's Day 

2009: Alice in Wonderland (television two-parter)

2009: Chéri 

2008: Revolutionary Road 

2006: Failure to Launch

2006: Relative Strangers 

2004: Little Black Book

2004: The Bridge of San Luis Rey

2003-2005: Six Feet Under (TV series, 10 episodes)

2002: My Sister's Keeper (TV movie)

1999: Annie

1998: The Waterboy

1997: Titanic

1996: The War at Home

1995: Angus

1995: Dolores

1992: Used People

1992: Prelude to a Kiss

1991: Fried Green Tomatoes

1990: Misery

1983: Two of a Kind

1971: Taking Off