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Kathryn Joosten
Kathryn Joosten is best known for Grey's Anatomy, Malcolm in the Middle, The Mentalist and The X-Files. Kathryn Joosten was born on December 20, 1939. Kathryn Joosten died on June 2, 2012 at the age of 72.
- Born
- December 20, 1939
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- June 2, 2012 (72 years old)
Biography
Kathryn Joosten was born in Chicago. Her first career was as a psychiatric nurse at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, living in nearby Lake Forest, Illinois, where she married a psychiatrist and raised two sons. Following her 1980 divorce, she began acting in community theater in 1982, at age 42.
Known for
Filmography
- 2011Harry's LawMaisie Joyce
- 2010The TalkSelf
- 2009The Cleveland ShowHazel (voice)
- 2008The MentalistGloria Williams
- 2008The Bonnie Hunt ShowSelf
- 2006The Greg Behrendt ShowSelf
- 2005Grey's AnatomyStephanie Drake
- 2005The CloserNurse Townsend
- 2005My Name Is EarlDonny's Mom
- 2005Love, Inc.Doris
- 2005The Suite Life of Zack & CodyMarilyn
- 2004Desperate HousewivesKaren McCluskey
- 2004Father of the Pride(voice)
- 2003Joan of ArcadiaOld Lady God
- 2003Las VegasRobby
- 2003Hope & FaithFuneral Guest
- 200310-8: Officers on DutyMrs Unterberger
- 2002Less than PerfectOld Lady
- 2002MonkNeysa Gordon
- 2002EverwoodMrs. Hammerhill
- 2002Life with BonniePhyllis
- 2001RebaDirector
- 2001The DivisionConstance 'Connie ' Langtry
- 2001Raising DadMrs. Paultis
- 2001ScrubsMrs. Tanner
- 2000TitusBetty
- 2000Even StevensEdna Manning
- 2000Gilmore GirlsMaisy Fortner
- 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmJenny
- 2000Strong MedicineMrs. Nolan
- 2000Malcolm in the MiddleClaire
- 1999ProvidenceMiss O'Meara
- 1999Judging AmyJudge Drabowsky
- 1999Thanks
- 1999The West WingDolores Landingham
- 1998BeckerMrs. Goldsmith
- 1998Will & GraceFelicia
- 1998The King of QueensMaureen
- 1997Ally McBealSister Alice
- 1997Dharma & GregClaire
- 1997Just Shoot Me!Mrs. Pierce
- 1997Brooklyn SouthMariah Westbrook
- 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerGenevive Holt
- 1996Arli$$Kirby's Mother
- 1996Boston CommonMrs. Schuster
- 1996Spin CitySister Agnes
- 19963rd Rock from the SunCafeteria Lady
- 1996ProfilerMorganna Styles
- 1996Men Behaving BadlySaleswoman
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowRuth
- 1994ERLois
- 1994Chicago HopeCleaning woman (uncredited)
- 1993FrasierVera
- 1993The X-FilesAgent Edie Boal
- 1993NYPD BlueMrs. Prows
- 1993The NannyWard Nurse
- 1991Home ImprovementThelma McCready
- 1989SeinfeldBetsy
- 1989Family MattersGrocery Checker
- 1988Roseanne
- 1988Murphy BrownSecretary #83
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Kathryn Joosten been in?
Kathryn Joosten is best known for Grey's Anatomy, Malcolm in the Middle, The Mentalist and The X-Files.
When was Kathryn Joosten born?
Kathryn Joosten was born on December 20, 1939. (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
How old is Kathryn Joosten?
Kathryn Joosten died on June 2, 2012 at the age of 72.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·