Kathryn Layng

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Kathryn Layng
Born (1960-09-20) September 20, 1960 (age 64)
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Thomas Jefferson High School
University of Illinois
Occupation Actress
Years active1986–2012
Notable work Doogie Howser, M.D.
Spouse
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(m. 1993)​
Children2

Kathryn Anne Layng (born September 20, 1960) is an American actress.

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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

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989–
1993		 Doogie Howser, M.D. Nurse Mary Margaret "Curly" SpauldingSeries regular
1991 The Marrying Man EmmaFeature film
1991 Pro and Cons Veronica CodyEpisode: "The Ex Spots the Mark"
1993 Joe's Life Ms. CahillEpisode: "The Invisible Man"
1993Traveler's RestPennyTelevision short film
1994 Diagnosis Murder Nancy BarlowEpisode: "Reunion with Murder"
2012 White Frog EdieIndependent film

Stage

YearTitleRole(s)Venue(s)NotesRef.
1986Melody of ManhattanperformerPerry Street Theatre [7]
1987Delusion of AngelsSharonSoupstone Project and Actor's Outlet [8]
1988 M. Butterfly Renee, Woman at Party, Girl in Magazine Eugene O'Neill Theatre Broadway debut [9]
1992BondageDominatrix Humana Festival [10]
1992HyaenaperformerHumana Festival [11]
1999 Death of a Salesman Miss ForsytheEugene O'Neill Theatre [12]
2003The Moonlight RoomMrs KellyWorth Street Theater, Beckett Theater Lucille Lortel Award nomination [13] [14] [15]
2007 Yellow Face Jane/Miles/others Mark Taper Forum, The Public Theater [16] [17]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 Alex Witchel (November 7, 2012). "The Man Who Can Make Bruce Lee Talk". The New York Times . Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Movies & TV: Kathryn Layng". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . 2013. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  4. ↑ Howard H. Prouty, ed. (1996). Variety and Daily Variety Television Reviews, 1993-1994. Vol. 18. Taylor & Francis. p. 71. ISBN   0-8240-3797-9. ISSN   1064-9557. OCLC   25669594.
  5. ↑ "David Henry Hwang Interview". US Asians. Asian American Artistry. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  6. ↑ Elaine Louie (October 6, 2002). "Possessed; A Chariot of the Imagination" . Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Melody of Manhattan". Internet Off-Broadway Database. Lucille Lortel Foundation. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  8. ↑ Holden, Stephen (February 3, 1987). "STAGE: 'DELUSION OF ANGELS'". New York Times. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ "M. Butterfly – Broadway Play – Original – IBDB". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  10. ↑ Drake, Sylvie (March 28, 1992). "STAGE REVIEWS : The Gems and Dross of Humana Festival : Stage: Jose Rivera's 'Marisol' and David Henry Hwang's 'Bondage' spark the Actors Theatre of Louisville's annual event of new plays". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  11. ↑ Willis, John (1991–1992). "Professional Regional Companies". Theatre World. 48: 142. ISBN   9781557831422 . Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Death of a Salesman – Broadway Play – 1999 Revival". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  13. ↑ Weber, Bruce (November 5, 2003). "THEATER REVIEW; Youth and Sadness in a Hospital Waiting Room". New York Times. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  14. ↑ "THEATER REVIEW; Facing Life and Fearing Death Deep in a Complicated Night". New York Times. March 2, 2004.
  15. ↑ "2004 Nominees : Lucille Lortel Awards". Lucille Lortel Awards. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  16. ↑ Hernandez, Ernio (May 10, 2007). "Hwang's Yellow Face Begins World-Premiere Run May 10". Playbill. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  17. ↑ Brantley, Ben (December 11, 2007). "A Satirical Spin on Stereotypes, at Home, Abroad and on Broadway". New York Times. Retrieved July 3, 2023.


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