Katie Wright
American actress

Katie Wright

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American actress
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Female
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25 December 1981(Kansas City, USA)
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Introduction

Kathryn Wright Azaria (born December 25, 1971) is a former American actress.

Career

Wright began her acting career in two episodes of The Wonder Years and later had leading roles in several network television films, in addition to appearing as a regular on two prime time soap operas, the short-lived Malibu Shores and the megahit Melrose Place. She has also received some film writer and director training. Wright received the Best Actress Award at the 2000 Slamdunk Film Festival for her role in Hairshirt, which she also co-produced.

Wright retired from acting in 2001 and studied to be a family therapist.

Personal life

The daughter of Scott (a physician) and Mary Wright, she was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and grew up in Villanova, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1990 from Harriton High School. Her half-brother is fellow actor and Idle Hands co-star Jack Noseworthy. Wright has been married to actor/director Hank Azaria since 2007 and gave birth a son in 2009.