THE 59TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMYS AWARDS

Kate Walsh
Biography

* Birthplace: San Jose, California
* Birthday: October 13, 1967

Known best as vibrant redhead Dr. Addison Shepherd – the woman who came between intern Meredith Grey and Dr. “McDreamy” Shepherd – on "Grey's Anatomy" (2005- ), Kate Walsh's accomplished career has run the gamut, from Shakespearean drama to situational comedy. This attractive natural blonde had already enjoyed an extensive career encompassing television, film and theater before landing the high profile role on ABC’s hit medical drama.

Born Oct. 13, 1967 in San Jose, CA, Walsh was raised in both California and Tucson, AZ. As a student, Walsh pursued acting and regional theater at the University of Arizona. Soon, she relocated to Chicago where she continued her studies with the renowned Piven Theatre Workshop and, later, the Chicago Shakespeare Repertory. Walsh's theater work in Chicago included starring roles in productions of "Flesh and Blood," "Moon under Miami,” "Troilus and Cressida," and "Born Guilty," which she also performed as a radio play on NPR. To further her acting career, Walsh relocated to New York City, where she joined the comedy troupe, Burn Manhattan, honing her comedic skills in a number of Off-Broadway plays, including "Flight Courier" and "The Four Twins."