Kathryn Zaremba

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Kathryn Zaremba
Born
Kathryn Lauren Zaremba

(1983-09-24) September 24, 1983 (age 39)
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, artist, writer, illustrator, surface designer, businesswoman
Years active1992–1997
Spouse
Jeremy Ney
(m. 2010)
Websitekatezarembacompany.com

Kathryn Lauren Zaremba (born September 24, 1983) is an American writer, illustrator, surface designer, business woman, singer, and former actress. She is best known for her roles as Annie Bennett Warbucks in the 1993 musical Annie Warbucks and Lisa Leeper on Full House . [1] Zaremba also co-starred on Bringing up Jack and The Jeff Foxworthy Show , as well as making several appearances on Sisters . Her last professional screen acting credit was the 1997 Disney television film Toothless , starring Kirstie Alley. She retired from acting when she was 13. [2] During her time on Full House she was a member of The Broadway Kids. Kathryn has an older sister named Elisabeth. [3] She was eventually cast as Annie Bennett Warbucks in the Broadway production of Annie Warbucks. [4] Annie Warbucks is the sequel to Annie. [5] Annie Warbucks received mixed reviews. [6] The show never made it to Broadway and became an Off Broadway production. [7] Annie Warbucks premiered at The Civic Theater in San Diego, California. [8]

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Zaremba is a 2002 graduate of Broken Arrow Senior High School. She is an alumna of Kansas City Art Institute and Corcoran College of Art and Design. [9] Zaremba works as an illustrator and surface designer. [10] She married Jeremy Ney in 2010 [11] and they live in Washington, D.C., where she runs her business, Kate Zaremba Company. [12] She also co runs The Lemon Bowl. [13]

Television and theatre credits

TitleRoleYear
Toothless (TV film)Carrie1997
Performance at the Mark Taper (Los Angeles)Herself1997
The Jeff Foxworthy Show Nettie1996 - 1997
Annie (Atlanta - Fox Theatre)Annie Bennett Warbucks1997
The Crew Karen 'G-String'1995
The Story of Santa Claus (TV special)Aurora (voice role)1996
Bringing up Jack Molly McMahon1995
Full House Elizabeth "Lisa" Leeper1994 - 1995
Ruthless! Tina1994
Sisters Roxanne "Roxie" Whatley1994 - 1995
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
(Annie Warbucks performance)
Herself1993
Annie WarbucksAnnie Bennett Warbucks1993 - 1994
Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeHerself1992

Recordings

TitleRoleYear
Annie Warbucks Original Cast RecordingAnnie Bennett Warbucks1993
Incurably Romantic: Songs of Martin Charnin Herself1996
Broadway Kids Sing Broadway Herself1996

Books

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References

  1. Review/Theater; Singing, Dancing, a Bark or Two
  2. 'Annie' star set for show in native BA
  3. UP AND COMING: Kathryn Zaremba; When Annie Talks, People Listen
  4. Broken Arrow Girl Cast in `Annie' Sequel // 9-Year-Old Is Broadway Bound!
  5. AN ORPHAN FINDS A HOME
  6. `WARBUCKS' OPENS TO MIXED REVIEWS
  7. SUNDAY VIEW; This Orphan Steals Hearts and the Show
  8. STAGE REVIEW : ‘Annie’ Needs More Heart to Bolster Sequel
  9. About Kathryn
  10. Where Is Michelle's Friend Lisa From 'Full House' Now? Kathryn Zaremba Has Started A Whole New Career
  11. Christmas at the Broken Arrow PAC—Two Unique Shows Capture Spirit of the Season
  12. Zaremba's home for the holidays
  13. You Must See This Studio That 3 Kickass DC Ladies Created Out of an Old Deli
  14. "Christmas With Kathryn Zaremba". Archived from the original on 2019-04-06. Retrieved 2016-03-14.