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My Take
Kathleen Turner is proof that presence outlasts prettiness. That famous husky voice was never a gimmick; it was an instrument she played with total command, equally at home in steamy thrillers, screwball comedy, and serious theater. Two Golden Globes in consecutive years show how completely she owned the mid-eighties, but what I respect more is her refusal to disappear afterward — she pivoted to the stage and to voice work and kept earning honors on her own terms. In an industry obsessed with youth, she has aged with defiance and wit. To me she is a masterclass in turning one distinctive trait into an entire career.
Overview
Mary Kathleen Turner (born June 19, 1954) is an American actress. Known for her deep, husky voice, she is the recipient of two Golden Globes, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kathleen Turner
- Name (Japanese)
- キャスリーン・ターナー
- Reading
- きゃすりーん・たーなー
- Born
- June 19, 1954 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Springfield, Missouri, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / voice actor / actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Awards & achievements
- 1990 Theatre World Special Award
- 1984 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress
- 1989 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Film actor — see all → · Stage actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.