Katherine McNeil, professionally known as Kate McNeil, is a talented American actress. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she grew up in the charming suburb of Gladwyne, where her father served as the esteemed president of the U.S. Cocoa Corporation. McNeil's passion for performing was evident from an early age, as she actively participated in numerous high school plays before furthering her education in theater at Ithaca College in New York.
McNeil commenced her professional acting career in 1981 with a role on the CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She then made appearances in the comedy Beach House in 1982 and the following year, she took on the lead role in the horror film The House on Sorority Row. Her career continued to flourish with significant roles in television miniseries such as Kane & Abel in 1985 and North and South Book II in 1986. In 1988, McNeil co-starred in George A. Romero's film Monkey Shines.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, McNeil maintained a steady presence on television, with recurring and guest roles in series including WIOU, Bodies of Evidence, Quantum Leap, The X-Files, Murder, She Wrote, Babylon 5, Diagnosis Murder, Veronica Mars, Bones, The Mentalist, Mad Men, and Grey's Anatomy. She also appeared in several made-for-TV movies and miniseries, notably as Janet Gilchrist in The Waltons reunion films. Her film credits include Space Cowboys, Sudden Death, and The Caveman's Valentine.
With a diverse range of roles across genres, from daytime drama to horror and primetime television, McNeil has made a lasting impact on the industry. Her performances, particularly in cult classics like The House on Sorority Row and Monkey Shines, have earned her recognition among fans of genre cinema. She continues to work in television and film, reflecting a career marked by versatility and longevity.
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