Kathleen was a highly gifted actress whose unbridled creativity frequently blurred the distinctions between the realms of reality and the world of theater, effortlessly merging the two into a unique and captivating performance style. As a proud daughter of Texas, she also established strong roots in both the high and low theaters of New York City, which significantly influenced her artistic development and refined her edge from a young age.
Born on November 10, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas, Kathleen was the daughter of Blanche Dabney Johnson and J. Edward Johnson. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, followed by Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and later earned a Master's Degree in Theater from the University of Mississippi.
Throughout her illustrious career, Kathleen was a natural-born star whose exceptional talent propelled her to the forefront of the entertainment industry at a remarkably early age, ultimately leading her to the bright lights of Broadway. Her passion for rock and roll music also led her to form lasting friendships with many notable figures in the entertainment industry, including Arlo Guthrie, with whom she collaborated on the 1969 production of Alice's Restaurant.
Kathleen Dabney passed away peacefully at her home in Brownwood on September 28, 2011.
