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Kate Walsh

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Key facts

Birth name Kathleen Erin Walsh[1]
Born October 13, 1967[1]
Birth place San Jose, California, USA[3]
Nationality American[2]
Occupation actress and businesswoman[1]
Known for Dr. Addison Montgomery in *Grey’s Anatomy* and *Private Practice*[1]

Kate Walsh is an American actress and businesswoman, born Kathleen Erin Walsh on October 13, 1967, in San Jose, California.

Context

Kate Walsh is best known for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in *Grey’s Anatomy* and *Private Practice* [1]. She has had a varied career, starting with the Piven Theatre Workshop in Chicago and making her first major television appearance on *The Drew Carey Show* [3].

Documented claims

  • She attended the University of Arizona. [3]
  • She later worked with the Piven Theatre Workshop in Chicago. [3]
  • Her first major television appearance was on *The Drew Carey Show*. [3]
  • She later moved to New York City and joined the comedy troupe Burn Manhattan. [3]
  • She is the founder of Boyfriend. [4]

Questions and answers

What was Kate Walsh's first major television appearance?

Her first major television appearance was on *The Drew Carey Show* [3].

What is Kate Walsh known for?

She is best known for playing Dr. Addison Montgomery in *Grey’s Anatomy* and *Private Practice* [1].

Sources

  1. Microsoft Word - K_Walsh FINAL 3-3-17.docx — news.yale.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Kate Walsh - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Kate Walsh: bijografija, filmografija u l-ħajja personali tal-attriċi — mt.birmiss.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Kate Walsh Movies & TV Shows List — rottentomatoes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People