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Kathleen Quinlan

Bio: Kathleen Denise Quinlan Abbott (born November 19, 1954) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her Golden Globe-nominated performance in the 1977 film of the novel I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, and her Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated role in the 1995 film Apollo 13, along with many roles in other feature films, television movies and series, in a career spanning almost five decades
Born: Fri, Nov 19 1954
Birthplace: Pasadena, California, USA
Kathleen Quinlan is 70 years old
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Poster of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Kathleen Quinlan will be 70 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2025
Poster of Walking with Herb
Walking with Herb
Kathleen Quinlan was 66 in Walking with Herb as 'Sheila Amable-Amo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 2021
Poster of The Stairs
The Stairs
Kathleen Quinlan was 66 in The Stairs as 'Grandma Bernice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 2021
Poster of The Devil Has a Name
The Devil Has a Name
Kathleen Quinlan was 64 in The Devil Has a Name as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 2019
Poster of Saving My Baby
Saving My Baby
Kathleen Quinlan was 64 in Saving My Baby as 'Virginia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 2019
Poster of Parallel
Parallel
Kathleen Quinlan was 63 in Parallel as 'Marissa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 2018
Poster of Chimera Strain
Chimera Strain
Kathleen Quinlan was 63 in Chimera Strain as 'Masterson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 2018
Poster of Elizabeth Blue
Elizabeth Blue
Kathleen Quinlan was 62 in Elizabeth Blue as 'Carol'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2017
Poster of ADDicted
ADDicted
Kathleen Quinlan was 62 in ADDicted as 'Kate Dawson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of How Not to Propose
How Not to Propose
Kathleen Quinlan was 60 in How Not to Propose as 'Susan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 2015
Poster of After
After
Kathleen Quinlan was 59 in After as 'Nora Valentino'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2014
Poster of Horns
Horns
Kathleen Quinlan was 58 in Horns as 'Lydia Perrish'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of Life's an Itch
Life's an Itch
Kathleen Quinlan was 58 in Life's an Itch as 'Audrey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 2012
Poster of Eagles in the Chicken Coop
Eagles in the Chicken Coop
Kathleen Quinlan was 56 in Eagles in the Chicken Coop as 'Mary Bernstein'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 2011
Poster of Cinema Verite
Cinema Verite
Kathleen Quinlan was 56 in Cinema Verite as 'Mary Every'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 2011
Poster of Elektra Luxx
Elektra Luxx
Kathleen Quinlan was 56 in Elektra Luxx as 'Rebecca Linbrook'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2011
Poster of 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
Kathleen Quinlan was 55 in 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 2010
Poster of The River Why
The River Why
Kathleen Quinlan was 55 in The River Why as 'Ma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2010
Poster of Prison Break: The Final Break
Prison Break: The Final Break
Kathleen Quinlan was 54 in Prison Break: The Final Break as 'Christina Rose Scofield'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 2009
Poster of The Dissection of Thanksgiving
The Dissection of Thanksgiving
Kathleen Quinlan was 53 in The Dissection of Thanksgiving as 'Carol'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 2008
Poster of Made of Honor
Made of Honor
Kathleen Quinlan was 53 in Made of Honor as 'Joan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 2008
Poster of Harm's Way
Harm's Way
Kathleen Quinlan was 53 in Harm's Way as 'Bea'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 2008
Poster of Breach
Breach
Kathleen Quinlan was 52 in Breach as 'Bonnie Hanssen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 2007
Poster of Humble Pie
Humble Pie
Kathleen Quinlan was 52 in Humble Pie as 'Agnes Orbison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
Kathleen Quinlan was 51 in The Hills Have Eyes as 'Ethel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2006
Poster of The Dead Will Tell
The Dead Will Tell
Kathleen Quinlan was 49 in The Dead Will Tell as 'Beth Hytner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 2004
Poster of El padrino: The Latin Godfather
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
Kathleen Quinlan was 49 in El padrino: The Latin Godfather as 'Judge Scorsi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 2004
Poster of The Riverman
The Riverman
Kathleen Quinlan was 49 in The Riverman as 'Sande Keppel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 2004
Poster of Perfect Romance
Perfect Romance
Kathleen Quinlan was 49 in Perfect Romance as 'Tess Kelley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 2004
Poster of Blessings
Blessings
Kathleen Quinlan was 48 in Blessings as 'Meredith Blessing'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 2003
Poster of Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina
Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina
Kathleen Quinlan was 48 in Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2003
Poster of The Battle of Shaker Heights
The Battle of Shaker Heights
Kathleen Quinlan was 48 in The Battle of Shaker Heights as 'Eve'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 2003
Poster of A Civil Action
A Civil Action
Kathleen Quinlan was 44 in A Civil Action as 'Anne Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of The Making of 'American Graffiti'
The Making of 'American Graffiti'
Kathleen Quinlan was 43 in The Making of 'American Graffiti' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1998
Poster of My Giant
My Giant
Kathleen Quinlan was 43 in My Giant as 'Serena Kamin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of Lawn Dogs
Lawn Dogs
Kathleen Quinlan was 43 in Lawn Dogs as 'CLare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1997
Poster of Event Horizon
Event Horizon
Kathleen Quinlan was 42 in Event Horizon as 'Peters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1997
Poster of The Road of Excess
The Road of Excess
Kathleen Quinlan was 42 in The Road of Excess as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1997
Poster of Breakdown
Breakdown
Kathleen Quinlan was 42 in Breakdown as 'Amy Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1997
Poster of Zeus & Roxanne
Zeus & Roxanne
Kathleen Quinlan was 42 in Zeus & Roxanne as 'Mary Beth Dunhill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1997
Poster of Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Kathleen Quinlan was 41 in Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1996
Poster of In the Lake of the Woods
In the Lake of the Woods
Kathleen Quinlan was 41 in In the Lake of the Woods as 'Kathy Waylan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1996
Poster of Lightning
Lightning
Kathleen Quinlan was 40 in Lightning as 'Hooker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of Perfect Alibi
Perfect Alibi
Kathleen Quinlan was 40 in Perfect Alibi as 'Melanie Bauers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 04 1995
Poster of Apollo 13
Apollo 13
Kathleen Quinlan was 40 in Apollo 13 as 'Marilyn Lovell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury
Kathleen Quinlan was 39 in Trial by Jury as 'Wanda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1994
Poster of Last Light
Last Light
Kathleen Quinlan was 38 in Last Light as 'Kathy Rubicek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 22 1993
Poster of Stolen Babies
Stolen Babies
Kathleen Quinlan was 38 in Stolen Babies as 'Bekka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1993
Poster of An American Story
An American Story
Kathleen Quinlan was 38 in An American Story as 'Hope Tyler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1992
Poster of Strays
Strays
Kathleen Quinlan was 37 in Strays as 'Lindsey Jarrett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1991
Poster of The Doors
The Doors
Kathleen Quinlan was 36 in The Doors as 'Patricia Kennealy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1991
Poster of The Operation
The Operation
Kathleen Quinlan was 35 in The Operation as 'Ginnie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1990
Poster of Trapped
Trapped
Kathleen Quinlan was 34 in Trapped as 'Mary Ann Marshall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1989
Poster of Clara's Heart
Clara's Heart
Kathleen Quinlan was 33 in Clara's Heart as 'Leona Hart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of Sunset
Sunset
Kathleen Quinlan was 33 in Sunset as 'Nancy Shoemaker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of The Man Outside
The Man Outside
Kathleen Quinlan was 33 in The Man Outside as 'Grace Freemont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1987
Poster of Dreams Lost, Dreams Found
Dreams Lost, Dreams Found
Kathleen Quinlan was 32 in Dreams Lost, Dreams Found as 'Sarah McAllister'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Wild Thing
Wild Thing
Kathleen Quinlan was 32 in Wild Thing as 'Jane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of Children of the Night
Children of the Night
Kathleen Quinlan was 30 in Children of the Night as 'Lois Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1985
Poster of Warning Sign
Warning Sign
Kathleen Quinlan was 30 in Warning Sign as 'Joanie Morse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of Blackout
Blackout
Kathleen Quinlan was 30 in Blackout as 'Chris Graham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 1985
Poster of When She Says No
When She Says No
Kathleen Quinlan was 29 in When She Says No as 'Rose Michaels'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 30 1984
Poster of The Last Winter
The Last Winter
Kathleen Quinlan was 29 in The Last Winter as 'Joyce'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Kathleen Quinlan was 28 in Twilight Zone: The Movie as 'Helen Foley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Independence Day
Independence Day
Kathleen Quinlan was 28 in Independence Day as 'Mary Ann Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1983
Poster of Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky
Kathleen Quinlan was 27 in Hanky Panky as 'Janet Dunn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of She's in the Army Now
She's in the Army Now
Kathleen Quinlan was 26 in She's in the Army Now as 'Pvt. Cass Donner'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1981
Poster of Sunday Lovers
Sunday Lovers
Kathleen Quinlan was 25 in Sunday Lovers as 'Laurie (segment "Skippy")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1980
Poster of The Runner Stumbles
The Runner Stumbles
Kathleen Quinlan was 24 in The Runner Stumbles as 'Sister Rita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1979
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Kathleen Quinlan was 24 in The Promise as 'Nancy McAllister / Marie Adamson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1979
Poster of Nightmare in Blood
Nightmare in Blood
Kathleen Quinlan was 23 in Nightmare in Blood
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1978
Poster of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Kathleen Quinlan was 22 in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden as 'Deborah Blake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 1977
Poster of Airport '77
Airport '77
Kathleen Quinlan was 22 in Airport '77 as 'Julie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1977
Poster of Little Ladies of the Night
Little Ladies of the Night
Kathleen Quinlan was 22 in Little Ladies of the Night as 'Karen Brodwick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1977
Poster of Lifeguard
Lifeguard
Kathleen Quinlan was 21 in Lifeguard as 'Wendy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1976
Poster of The Turning Point of Jim Malloy
The Turning Point of Jim Malloy
Kathleen Quinlan was 20 in The Turning Point of Jim Malloy as 'Edith Evans'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1975
Poster of The Abduction of Saint Anne
The Abduction of Saint Anne
Kathleen Quinlan was 20 in The Abduction of Saint Anne as 'Anne Benedict'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1975
Poster of The Missing Are Deadly
The Missing Are Deadly
Kathleen Quinlan was 20 in The Missing Are Deadly
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 1975
Poster of Where Have All the People Gone
Where Have All the People Gone
Kathleen Quinlan was 19 in Where Have All the People Gone as 'Deborah Anders'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1974
Poster of Lucas Tanner
Lucas Tanner
Kathleen Quinlan was 19 in Lucas Tanner as 'Joyce Howell'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1974
Poster of Can Ellen Be Saved?
Can Ellen Be Saved?
Kathleen Quinlan was 19 in Can Ellen Be Saved? as 'Melissa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1974
Poster of American Graffiti
American Graffiti
Kathleen Quinlan was 18 in American Graffiti as 'Peg'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1973

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mayans M.C.
Mayans M.C.
Kathleen Quinlan was 63+ in Mayans M.C. as 'Mrs. Buksar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2018
Poster of Marvel's Runaways
Marvel's Runaways
Kathleen Quinlan was 63+ in Marvel's Runaways as 'Susan Ellerh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 21 2017
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Kathleen Quinlan was 59+ in How to Get Away with Murder as 'Britt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Blue
Blue
Kathleen Quinlan was 57+ in Blue as 'Jessica'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 11 2012
Poster of The Event
The Event
Kathleen Quinlan was 55+ in The Event as 'Erika Jarvis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Stargate Universe
Stargate Universe
Kathleen Quinlan was 54+ in Stargate Universe as 'Senator Michaels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 2009
Poster of Glee
Glee
Kathleen Quinlan was 54+ in Glee as 'Dr. Shane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
Kathleen Quinlan was 50+ in Prison Break as 'Christina Rose Scofield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 29 2005
Poster of House
House
Kathleen Quinlan was 49+ in House as 'Arlene McNeil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Kathleen Quinlan was 45+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Barbara Tallman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Kathleen Quinlan was 44+ in Family Law as 'Lynn Holt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Kathleen Quinlan was 44+ in Where Are They Now? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Kathleen Quinlan was 44+ in Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke as 'Nanaline Duke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 1999
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Kathleen Quinlan was 43+ in Hollywood Squares
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Kathleen Quinlan was 38+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Dr. Kate Delieb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Kathleen Quinlan was 30+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Karen Wilson, Ann Foley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Joe Forrester
Joe Forrester
Kathleen Quinlan was 20+ in Joe Forrester
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
Kathleen Quinlan was 20+ in Switch as 'Robin Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Three for the Road
Three for the Road
Kathleen Quinlan was 20+ in Three for the Road
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Kathleen Quinlan was 19+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Lucas Tanner
Lucas Tanner
Kathleen Quinlan was 19+ in Lucas Tanner
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Kathleen Quinlan was 18+ in Kojak as 'Janet Conforti'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Kathleen Quinlan was 17+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Kathleen Quinlan was 17+ in Emergency!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Kathleen Quinlan was 12+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Kathleen Quinlan was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Kathleen Quinlan was 0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951