Kathleen Turner was born on June 19, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri, to Patsy (Magee) and Allen Richard Turner, a U.S. Foreign Service officer, who had a profound impact on her life.
Growing up, Kathleen attended the prestigious American School in London, where she graduated in 1972. However, her life took a dramatic turn when her father passed away, and her family relocated back to the United States.
In an effort to adjust to her new surroundings, Kathleen enrolled at Missouri State University, where she spent two years honing her skills. Eventually, she transferred to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC),where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1977.
Kathleen's film debut in Body Heat (1981) marked the beginning of her illustrious career, as she effortlessly portrayed the relentless Matty Waker, leaving audiences in awe of her captivating performance. This role not only catapulted her to stardom but also cemented her status as one of the most iconic sex symbols in film history.
Undeterred by her initial success, Kathleen continued to flourish, delivering memorable performances in a string of hit films, including The Man with Two Brains (1983),Romancing the Stone (1984),The Jewel of the Nile (1985),Prizzi's Honor (1985),Peggy Sue Got Married (1986),The War of the Roses (1989),and Serial Mom (1994).
