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Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 29, 1940
Age86
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Katharine Ross's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForRoles in 'The Graduate', 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', and 'The Stepford Wives'.

Intro

Katharine Ross is an acclaimed American actress best known for her roles in iconic films of the 1960s and 1970s, including 'The Graduate', 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', and 'The Stepford Wives'. She has received numerous accolades for her performances and is recognized as one of the notable actresses of her era.

Early Life & Background

Katharine Ross was born in Los Angeles, California. She spent much of her early life in Walnut Creek outside San Francisco, attending Las Lomas High School before studying drama at Santa Rosa Junior College, where she developed her interest in acting.

Career Highlights

  • Received Academy Award nomination and Golden Globe Award for her role as Elaine Robinson in 'The Graduate' (1967).
  • Starred as Etta Place in the Oscar-winning film 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1969).
  • Appeared in 'The Stepford Wives' (1975), gaining further acclaim.
  • Won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'.

Trivia

  • Katharine Ross is married to actor Sam Elliott, her fifth husband.
  • She has also written children's books.
  • Ross is known for her private and reserved personal life.

FAQs

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How old is Katharine Ross?

Katharine Ross is 86 years old.

When was Katharine Ross born?

Katharine Ross was born the 29 January 1940.

Where is Katharine Ross from?

Los Angeles, California, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About January 29th, 1940, in brief:

  • Day of the week: January 29th, 1940 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Ross
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katharine-Ross
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001680/