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Phoebe Cates - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 16, 1963 |
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| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Phoebe Cates's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Acting roles in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Gremlins' (1984), and 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' (1990). |
Intro
Phoebe Cates is an American actress and former model best known for her roles in 1980s films such as 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and 'Gremlins.'
Early Life & Background
Phoebe Cates was born in New York City to a family with show business connections. Her father, Joseph Cates, was a producer and director, and her uncle, Gilbert Cates, was also a prominent producer. She attended the Professional Children's School and trained at the School of American Ballet before shifting her focus from dance to modeling and acting.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Linda Barrett in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982)
- Portrayed Kate Beringer in 'Gremlins' (1984) and its sequel 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' (1990)
- Appeared in 'Drop Dead Fred' (1991)
- Retired from full-time acting in the mid-1990s to focus on her family and business
Trivia
- Married actor Kevin Kline in 1989 and they have two children together.
- Opened a New York City boutique named Blue Tree in 2005.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Phoebe Cates?
Phoebe Cates is 62 years old.
When was Phoebe Cates born?
Phoebe Cates was born the 16 July 1963.
Where is Phoebe Cates from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 16th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: In July 1963, a joint project between the University of Brazil, the Brazilian Navy, and the U.S. Geological Survey conducted the first measurements of the Amazon River's flow. The discharge at Obidos was recorded at 7,640,000 cubic feet per second, significantly higher than the Mississippi River's maximum discharge.
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1963 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Surf City by Jan & Dean
- #1 UK song: Confessin' by Frank Ifield
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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