Cathy Rigby

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cathy Rigby
Occupation	Gymnast
Date Of Birth	Dec 12, 1952(1952-12-12)
Age	72
Birthplace	Los Alamitos
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Cathy Rigby Biography

Cathy Rigby is one of the most popular and richest Gymnast who was born on December 12, 1952 in Los Alamitos, California, United States. Olympic gymnast and actress who starred in a production of Peter Pan, which was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. She also appeared in the 2012 movie McKenna Shoots for the Stars.

She acted in McKenna Shoots for the Stars starring Jade Pettyjohn.

Rigby was the highest-scoring American gymnast at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, making her a favorite with American television audiences and helping to popularize gymnastics in America. She was the U.S. national champion in 1970 and 1972, and became the first American woman to win a medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: the silver medal on the balance beam at the 1970 Championships. International Gymnastics Article

In the mid-1970s, Rigby shattered an old taboo by appearing in a series of TV commercials for Stayfree maxi-pads created by Young & Rubicam copywriter Peter Cornish, thereby becoming the first celebrity to endorse a feminine hygiene product. She then worked for 18 years as a commentator for ABC Sports and appeared in made-for-television movies. In 1976, she guest-starred as a Russian gymnast on the TV series The Six Million Dollar Man.

She had two sons, Thomas and Ryan with her first husband, Tommy Mason, whom she divorced in 1973. She married Thomas McCoy in 1982; they have two daughters, Kaitlin and Theresa.

Cathy Rigby Net Worth

Cathy Rigby is one of the richest Gymnast from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cathy Rigby 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She started gymnastics training early and participated in the 1968 Summer Olympics. She would go on to help popularize the sport in the U.S.

She retired from gymnastics after the 1972 Olympics to pursue an acting career.

Cathleen Roxanne Rigby (later Mason, later McCoy, born December 12, 1952), known as Cathy Rigby, is an actress, speaker, and former artistic gymnast. Her performance in the 1968 Summer Olympics helped to popularize the sport of gymnastics in the United States.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Cathy Rigby height 4 ft 11 in Cathy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Cathy Rigby Dating?

According to our records, Cathy Rigby married to Thomas P. McCoy , Tommy Mason. As of December 1, 2023, Cathy Rigby’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1981, she starred as Dorothy in a production of The Wizard of Oz. Other theatrical appearances included Annie Get Your Gun and Meet Me In St. Louis.

Facts & Trivia

Cathy Ranked on the list of most popular Gymnast. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cathy Rigby celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

In August 2011, Rigby started another Peter Pan tour at the age of 60, continuing through 2013. In 2012, she appeared in American Girl’s McKenna Shoots for The Stars, as McKenna’s gymnastics coach. Rigby confirmed that she was leaving the role of Peter Pan for good when her tour concluded on April 28, 2013. She said, “No, we don’t say goodbye, because saying goodbye means forgetting, and I’m not forgetting, I’m just going to find another adventure.”

Top Facts about Cathy Rigby

1. Cathy Rigby is a former Olympic gymnast.
2. She competed in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics.
3. Rigby won multiple medals at the Pan American Games.
4. She became a professional actress after retiring from gymnastics.
5. Rigby starred in Broadway productions of “Peter Pan” and “Seussical.”
6. She has been nominated for Tony Awards for her performances.
7. Rigby was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.
8. She has worked as a sports commentator for ABC and ESPN.
9. Rigby is an advocate for breast cancer awareness and prevention.
10. She has received numerous awards for her philanthropic work.

Did Cathy Rigby win a gold medal?

The young woman took home honors in various contests, most notably in 1970 when Rigby became the first American of either gender to win a gold medal at the World Championships held in Yugoslavia. As her profile increased, Rigby increasingly became known as the woman to beat in the 1972 Olympic games in Munich, Germany.

How old was Cathy Rigby when she played Peter Pan?

Acting career In 1974, the producers of a theater-in-the-round version of Peter Pan offered Rigby the title role. Rigby commented that she was “scared to death” during rehearsals; only 20 and just a year into “retirement,” she had no idea what she would be doing with the rest of her life when the role came along.

Where is Cathy Rigby now?

Rigby is a Southern California native, and now lives in La Habra Heights with her family. Flying choreographer Paul Rubin, right, pulls ropes that swing Rigby back and forth on a wire. As a teenager, Cathy Rigby competed in the Summer Olympics in 1968 and 1972. She won 12 medals, including eight gold.

Did Cathy Rigby sing in Peter Pan?

Five years after playing Dorothy, Rigby became Peter Pan for real, singing “I’m Flying” for the first time. She made it to Broadway as Peter in 1991 and earned a Tony nomination for best lead actress in a musical, which Rigby says gave her validation that her skills and talent were real.

Has any gymnast competed in 3 Olympics?

You can call Dominique Dawes the iron woman of U.S. gymnastics. The gymnast competed in three Olympics, winning team medals in all. When she won a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta on floor exercise, Dawes became the first African-American gymnast to win an individual medal in the sport.