Kathryn Layng
Kathryn Layng | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1960 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Thomas Jefferson High School University of Illinois |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–1996, 2012 |
Notable work | Doogie Howser, M.D. |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
Kathryn Anne Layng (born September 20, 1960) is an American actress.
Early life[]
Layng was born in Rockford, Illinois. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School and was the Class of 1978 Homecoming Queen. Layng also graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.[1]
Career[]
Layng is best known for her role as nurse Mary Margaret "Curly" Spaulding in the ABC comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, M.D.[2] The series aired from 1989 to 1993, and was her first major screen role.[3]
In 1991, Layng guest starred in the television series Pro and Cons and appeared in the feature film The Marrying Man.[3] After Doogie Howser, M.D. ended in 1993, Layng would guest star in the television series Joe's Life and Diagnosis: Murder. She also performed in the television short film Traveler's Rest in 1993.[4]
In 2012, Layng co-starred in the independent film White Frog, which was produced by her husband, David Henry Hwang.[5]
Personal life[]
In 1993, Layng married playwright David Henry Hwang. They have two children, Noah David and Eva Veanne. They reside in New York City.[2] In 1996, Layng, along with her husband had bought a chair at the modernism show in Seventh Regiment Armory.[6]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989– 1993 |
Doogie Howser, M.D. | Nurse Mary Margaret "Curly" Spaulding | Series regular |
| 1991 | The Marrying Man | Emma | Feature film |
| 1991 | Pro and Cons | Veronica Cody | Episode: "The Ex Spots the Mark" |
| 1993 | Joe's Life | Ms. Cahill | Episode: "The Invisible Man" |
| 1993 | Traveler's Rest | Penny | Television short film |
| 1994 | Diagnosis Murder | Nancy Barlow | Episode: "Reunion with Murder" |
| 2012 | White Frog | Edie | Independent film |
References[]
- ^ Esther Kim Lee (2015). Patrick Lonergan; Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. (eds.). The Theatre of David Henry Hwang. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-4725-1208-6.
- ^ a b Alex Witchel (November 7, 2012). "The Man Who Can Make Bruce Lee Talk". The New York Times. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ a b "Movies & TV: Kathryn Layng". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2013. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ Howard H. Prouty, ed. (1996). Variety and Daily Variety Television Reviews, 1993-1994. Vol. 18. p. 71. ISBN 0-8240-3797-9. ISSN 1064-9557. OCLC 25669594.
- ^ "David Henry Hwang Interview". US Asians. Asian American Artistry. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Elaine Louie (October 6, 2002). "Possessed; A Chariot of the Imagination". Retrieved February 26, 2019.
External links[]
- Kathryn Layng at IMDb
- Kathryn Layng at the Internet Broadway Database
- Kathry Layng at Internet Off-Broadway Database
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