Kathy Bates

Academy & Emmy Award-Winning Actress Known for "Misery," "American Horror Story" & "Matlock"; Cancer Awareness Advocate

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Kathy Bates Biography

Kathy Bates, an Academy Award-winning actress, is renowned for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater. Bates rose to fame with her portrayal of Annie Wilkes in the 1990 film "Misery," earning her the Oscar for Best Actress. Her ability to seamlessly embody both dramatic and comedic characters has made her one of Hollywood's most respected performers.

Bates is the recipient of multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including for her role as Delphine LaLaurie in "American Horror Story: Coven," and for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for the ninth season of "Two and a Half Men." She has also won two Golden Globes and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Throughout her career, she has garnered four Oscar nominations for her performances in "Primary Colors," "About Schmidt," and "Misery," and has earned 14 Emmy nominations. Bates' television directing credits include episodes of "Six Feet Under" and "NYPD Blue." Onstage, she garnered a Tony Award nomination for "'night, Mother," and won an Obie Award for her role in "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune." She was recognized for her television roles in programs such as "The Office" and the "American Horror Story" anthology series, among others.

In addition to her acting career, Bates focuses on her advocacy work, particularly raising awareness for lymphedema, a condition she has dealt with as a cancer survivor. In 2017, she was awarded the “Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion” by Research! America for her advocacy work. Bates uses her platform to promote cancer awareness and encourages early diagnosis and treatment, engaging audiences with her frank and funny style. She aims to help women stay healthy through greater awareness and treatment options. Bates announced she would retire from acting following the release of the CBS series "Matlock," a reboot of the Andy Griffith legal procedural, marking the end of a career spanning six decades. Her performance in the show earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the film industry in 2016.

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Kathy Bates Speaking Topics

  • Blind-Sided: When Cancer Comes Calling

    Kathy Bates's frank and funny talk takes audiences from her diagnosis with ovarian cancer in August of 2003 through her treatment and current remission. Bates encourages audiences to face cancer with candor, which she hopes will lead to greater awareness, earlier diagnosis, and greater treatment.

Kathy Bates Videos

  • "Matlock" star Kathy Bates
    Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates sits down with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz to talk about her new TV show "Matlock," which...
  • How "Matlock" Star Kathy Bates Battles Imposter Syndrome
    Even Oscar winners lack confidence at times. "Matlock" star Kathy Bates tells Stephen Colbert that she keeps a quote from "Dune" close at hand when...
  • Kathy Bates speaks about the movie "Misery" | The Late Late Show
    "It changed my life" Hollywood star Kathy Bates chats to Ryan about her role in "Misery".

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    Kathy Bates is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Cancer, Cancer Survivors, Celebrity, Entertainers, Environment, Health, Television & Film.
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Kathy Bates is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Blind-Sided: When Cancer Comes Calling. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kathy Bates for your event is $200,000 and above. Kathy Bates generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cynthia Nixon, Mira Sorvino, Angela Bassett, Giuliana Rancic and Brooke Shields. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kathy Bates for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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