Kathy Kinney

January 5, 2024
Comedian

Quick Facts

Kathy Kinney
Full Name Kathy Kinney
Occupation Comedian
Date Of Birth Nov 3, 1954(1954-11-03)
Age 70
Birthplace Stevens Point
Country United States
Birth City Wisconsin
Horoscope Scorpio

Kathy Kinney Biography

Name Kathy Kinney
Birthday Nov 3
Birth Year 1954
Place Of Birth Stevens Point
Home Town Wisconsin
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Scorpio
Parents Marian Kinney, Harold Kinney

Kathy Kinney is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on November 3, 1954 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Actress and stand-up comic, best known for her role for her role as comedian and actress Mimi Bobeck from the sitcom, The Drew Carey Show. She also was frequent guest for The ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

In the past she has been involved in various projects alongside fellow actor and comedian, Over the years, she has collaborated on numerous projects with fellow comedian and actor, Drew Carey..

After high school, Kathy Kinney worked for the California Conservation Corps between 1972 and 1974. After completing a six-month Back Country season in Kings Canyon, she left the program with thousands of dollars in scholarships. She attended the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in the 70’s and officially received her degree in 2016. In 1976 she moved to New York City, where she found work as a secretary at WCBS-TV. Her boss enjoyed hunting, and sometimes she chatted with him about his hunting trips, occasionally quipping, “So, did you kill anything this week?” She used this experience to inspire herself for the role of Mimi. During this time at WCBS she worked nights at New York comedy clubs to improve her improvisational comedy skills. This led to a job teaching improv classes. Bill Sherwood, a director, attended. He later wrote a part for her in his 1986 film, Parting Glances.

Armed with the success of Parting Glances, Kinney visited friends in Los Angeles, and decided to permanently move there to pursue a career in acting. In L.A., Kinney worked hard as a character actress, getting small roles in various TV series such as Seinfeld (Season 4, Episode 22, “The Handicap Spot),” Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (with Drew Carey, with whom she would work again in The Drew Carey Show), Grace Under Fire, Full House, Boy Meets World, The Larry Sanders Show, and My Name Is Earl. Her first memorable television role is generally considered her regular stint on Newhart as Miss Goddard, the town librarian (1989–1990).

She was born in Stevens Point, WI.

Kathy Kinney Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Comedian
House Living in own house.

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

Prior to making the move in New York to start her career, she attended the Wisconsin campus of the University at Stevens Point.

The website was co-written by her MrsP.com in 2008 and created entertainment programming for children. She was Rhonda The Walrus on The Penguins of Madagascar in 2009.

Kathy Kinney (born November 3, 1954, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin) is an American actress and comedian. She gained considerable popularity in the late 1990s for playing Mimi Bobeck, the outrageously made-up, flamboyantly vulgar, and vindictive nemesis of Drew Carey on the sitcom The Drew Carey Show. She had been involved in television, feature film, and stage work for years.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 4 in

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Who is Kathy Kinney Dating?

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On March 24, 2009, Kinney appeared in character as Mimi in the beginning of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. A week later (April Fools’ Day), Kinney reprised her role as Mimi during that day’s The Price Is Right, hosted by Carey, appearing as a guest model. She repeated the role on April Fool’s Day 2010, this time usurping the post of executive producer. She replaced the show’s announcer with a man in a monkey suit along with using 4 male models.

Facts & Trivia

Kathy Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kathy Kinney celebrates birthday on November 3 of every year.

Kinney also guest-starred on The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Beginning in March 2011, Kinney appeared in Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza.

Top Facts about Kathy Kinney

  1. Kathy Kinney is an American actress born on November 3, 1954.
  2. She is best known for her role as Mimi Bobeck on “The Drew Carey Show.”
  3. Kinney has also appeared in over 50 TV shows and movies.
  4. She was a regular cast member on “Newhart” from 1985-1990.
  5. In addition to acting, Kinney is also a writer and producer.
  6. She co-wrote the book “Queen of Your Own Life” with Cindy Ratzlaff.
  7. Kinney has won two awards for her work in theater productions.
  8. She supports various charities including animal welfare organizations.
  9. Kinney has been married to actor and writer Tom Ropelewski since 1995.
  10. Her net worth is estimated to be around $5 million USD.

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