Kathy Ann Najimy is an American actress, comedian, director, writer, producer and activist. She is best known for her roles in the films Sister Act, Hocus Pocus, and Rat Race, as well as her portrayal of Olive Massery on the NBC sitcom Veronica's Closet and for voicing Peggy Hill on the animated television series King of the Hill. She was first nationally known for her feminist play The Kathy and Mo Show, which she wrote and performed with Mo Gaffney.
Born: | Kathy Ann Najimy, February 6, 1957, San Diego, California, U.S. |
Residence: | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Occupation: | Actress, comedian, director, writer, producer, activist |
Years active: | 1985–present |
Children: | 1 |
Twitter: | Kathy Najimy's Twitter profile |
IMDb: | Kathy Najimy's IMDb |
Rotten Tomatoes: | Kathy Najimy's Rotten Tomatoes |
About Kathy Najimy
Actress who provided the voice of Peggy Hill from the animated comedy King of the Hill and played Olive in NBC's sitcom Veronica's Closet. She appeared in the 1993 Disney feature Hocus Pocus and in the 2015 Disney TV movie Descendants.
Before Fame
Her breakout role was as sister Mary Patrick in the comedy film Sister Act - a role she reprised for the sequel.
Achievement
She appeared on many celebrity editions of game shows, raising funds for gay and lesbian causes.
Family Life
She had a daughter with her husband, actor and comedian Dan Finnerty.
Associations
She appeared opposite America Ferrera in several episodes of the comedy series Ugly Betty.
Information related to Kathy Najimy
- Actresses from San Diego
- Contestants on American game shows
- Annie Award winners