Kate Walsh

Birthplace: San Jose, California, USA
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 Tucs…more

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Actor

Private Practice
Dr. Addison Montgomery
Private Practice
Dr Addison Forbes Montgomery
Countdown To The Emmys 2007
Herself
The Mike O'Malley Show
Marcia
The Mind of the Married Man
Carol

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Career Milestones

2007 to 0000
Reprised the role of Dr. Addison Montgomery in the "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff series, "Private Practice" (ABC)
2005 to 2007
Cast in the role of Dr. Addison Shepherd on the ABC hit series "Grey's Anatomy"
2005
Co-starred opposite Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall in the feature film "Kicking and Screaming"
2003
Had a small role as Sandra Oh's lesbian partner in "Under The Tuscan Sun"
2001
Played the bawdy Carol Nelson on the HBO series, "The Mind of the Married Man"