Kathryn Greenwood

Kathryn Greenwood

63 · Born: Mar 21, 1962

Personal Details

BornMar 21, 1962 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Kathryn Greenwood, affectionately known as Kathy, embarked on her illustrious career by graduating from the Agincourt Collegiate Institute and subsequently enrolling at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California, where she devoted two years to honing her acting skills.

Upon her return to Canada in 1988, Kathy's fresh face and talent quickly made her a staple in the country's comedy scene, with appearances in various theater productions, roles in films such as Switching Goals (1999),and guest spots on numerous television series.

In 1996, Kathy landed the coveted role of Aunt "Grace Bailey" on the popular Canadian drama series Wind at My Back (1996),a position she held for five successful seasons, earning her a nomination for a Gemini Award for Best Performance By an Actress in a Continuing Leading Role.

In 1999, Kathy ventured back to the United States, where she secured a spot as a regular recurring cast member on the American version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998).

In 2000, when Kathy returned to her Canadian roots, she made history by becoming the first-ever winner of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser.

Throughout her career, Kathy Greenwood has continued to dazzle audiences in film, television, and theater, both in Canada and the United States, solidifying her status as a talented and versatile performer.

Career

2023
World's Best
World's Best as Ms. Sage
The King Tide
The King Tide as Charlotte
EXmas
EXmas as Jeannie
2021
The Exchange
The Exchange as Mrs. Fleming
8-Bit Christmas
8-Bit Christmas as Mrs. Hugo
2020
Unlocking Christmas
Unlocking Christmas as Maggie Matthews
2017
The Great Northern Candy Drop
The Great Northern Candy Drop as News Anchor, Police Officer, Girl
2016
Unless
Unless as Willow Halliday
2015
Poltergeist
Poltergeist as Realtor
2012
Frenemies
Frenemies as Lisa Logan
2005
The Man
The Man as Flight Attendant
Heidi
Heidi as Aunt Dete
2001
I Was a Rat
I Was a Rat as Lucasta Utensil
2000
George and Martha
George and Martha as Frieda (voice)
Wind at My Back
Wind at My Back as Grace Bailey
1999
1996
1995
House
House as Kathy
1994
New Nightmare
New Nightmare as Nurse in Hospital Room with Heather (uncredited)
1992
This Is My Life
This Is My Life as Young Matron