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Kate Mulgrew

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Key facts

Full name Katherine Kiernan Maria Mulgrew[1]
Born April 29, 1955[1]
Birthplace Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.[1]
Occupations Actress; author[1]
Best known for Captain Kathryn Janeway in *Star Trek: Voyager*[1]
Best known for Red in *Orange Is the New Black*[1]

Kate Mulgrew is an American actress and author, best known for playing Captain Kathryn Janeway in *Star Trek: Voyager* and Red in *Orange Is the New Black*.

Context

Kate Mulgrew was born on April 29, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa [1]. She is an American actress and author [1]. Her most famous roles include Captain Kathryn Janeway in *Star Trek: Voyager* and Red in *Orange Is the New Black* [1].

Documented claims

  • Kate Mulgrew is an American actress and author. [1]
  • She is best known for her roles in *Star Trek: Voyager* and *Orange Is the New Black*. [1]
  • Her birth name is Katherine Kiernan Maria Mulgrew. [1]
  • She was born in Dubuque, Iowa. [1]

Questions and answers

What is Kate Mulgrew's full name?

Her full name is Katherine Kiernan Maria Mulgrew [1].

When was Kate Mulgrew born?

She was born on April 29, 1955 [1].

What is Kate Mulgrew best known for?

She is best known for playing Captain Kathryn Janeway in *Star Trek: Voyager* and Red in *Orange Is the New Black* [1].

Sources

  1. Kate Mulgrew: Bio And Career Highlights | Bored Panda — boredpanda.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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