E. Katherine Kerr was an American actress, teacher, author, and director, best known for her roles in the films “Silkwood,” “Children of a Lesser God,” and “Songcatcher.”
Personal and Family Life
E. Katherine Kerr was born as Elaine Katherine Kerr on April 20, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was married to James Mapes from May 31, 1980, until their divorce in 1986. Throughout her life, she balanced her family obligations with a successful career in the performing arts.
Career
Katherine Kerr had an impressive career on stage and screen. She performed in many Broadway productions, such as the Pulitzer Prize-winning “No Place to Be Somebody,” and various off-Broadway plays including “Cloud 9.” Additionally, she was an author who wrote plays and books, including “The Four Principles: A Guide for Living From Authentic Acting,” and she taught acting privately in New York City and Connecticut.
Death and Legacy
Katherine Kerr passed away on July 1, 2019, in Sarasota, Florida, due to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her contributions to theater and film left a lasting impact, and she is remembered for her dedication to her craft and her influence on future generations of actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Silkwood | 1983-12-14 | Gilda Schultz |
| Songcatcher | 2001-03-01 | Harriet Tolliver |
| Suspect | 1987-10-23 | Grace Comisky |
| Children of a Lesser God | 1986-09-13 | Mary Lee Ochs |
| Next Stop Wonderland | 1998-08-21 | Candice |
| Power | 1986-01-31 | Irene Furman |
| The Shady Hill Kidnapping | 1982-01-12 | The Woman |
| The Siege | 1998-11-06 | Attorney General |
| The Impostors | 1998-10-02 | Gertrude in “Hamlet” |
| Lovesick | 1983-02-18 | Analyst |
| The Prosecutors | 1996-12-02 | Judge Stockton |
| One Life to Live | 1968-07-15 | |
| Spenser: For Hire | 1985-09-20 | |
| Hallmark Hall of Fame | 1951-12-24 | Cecilia |
| Grapevine | 1992-06-16 | Lisa’s Mother |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Sally Markham |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Mrs. Sawyer |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Leslie Holtz |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Chairwoman |
| The Buccaneers | 1995-02-05 | Mrs. Parmore |