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Kathryn Erbe, born on July 5, 1965 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States, is a stage actor, film actor and television actor. As of 2026, Kathryn Erbe is 61 years old. Education on record includes New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
My Take
Erbe is the kind of actor I value most: not a tabloid star, but a reliable spine for any production. Her Tisch training shows in how she anchors a scene without grabbing it, whether as Detective Eames in Criminal Intent or the chilling Shirley Bellinger in Oz. She moves fluidly between stage, film, and television, which tells me she serves the work rather than her own celebrity. There's a grounded, intelligent quality to her, fitting for a Massachusetts native, that makes her presence feel trustworthy. I'd happily follow her across any role; performers like Erbe are the ones who quietly hold stories together.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kathryn Erbe
- Name (Japanese)
- キャスリン・アーブ
- Reading
- きゃすりん・あーぶ
- Born
- July 5, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Newton, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
2. Background
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kathryn Erbe born?
Born July 5, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Kathryn Erbe from?
Kathryn Erbe is from Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Kathryn Erbe do?
Kathryn Erbe works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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