Kathleen Rose Perkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 15, 1974 New Baltimore, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Episodes 'Til Death |
Kathleen Rose Perkins (born November 15, 1974)[1] is an American actress.
Life and career
Perkins was born in New Baltimore, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Donna Perkins.[2] She graduated from Anchor Bay High School (1992) and enrolled in Western Michigan University, where she graduated with a degree in Musical Arts.[3] Her passion for the theater blossomed when she got involved with the Anchor Bay school's performing arts club, which was headed by Joseph P. Abell.[3]
Her career began in 2001 with a role in the television series The Fighting Fitzgeralds. She had a recurring role as Principal Duffy in the Fox sitcom 'Til Death and has made guest appearances in over 20 other television series, including NCIS: Los Angeles, Trust Me, Gary Unmarried, Tell Me You Love Me, Castle, The Game and The Exes, among others. Perkins also has appeared in several TV movies.
She had a starring role as Carol Rance in the BBC-Showtime comedy series Episodes.[4][5][6] Now she is present in the hit Disney+ young adult show Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. She plays the title character's mother.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Burning Annie | Jen | |
| 2005 | Living 'til the End | Cynthia | |
| 2010 | 10 Years Later | Miranda Miller-Huffman | |
| 2012 | The Pact | Liz | |
| Cowgirls 'n Angels | Rebecca | ||
| 2013 | Paradise | Amber | |
| Enough Said | Fran | ||
| 2014 | The Skeleton Twins | Carlie | |
| Home, James | Anita Massie | ||
| A Short History of Decay | Shelly | ||
| Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks | Susie | ||
| Gone Girl | Shawna Kelly | ||
| 2015 | The Better Half | Calista / Cali Ryan | |
| How Sarah Got Her Wings | Daphne | ||
| 2018 | Almost Home | Linda | |
| 2019 | Walk. Ride. Rodeo. | Stacy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Fighting Fitzgeralds | Eliza | Episode: "The Easter Rebellion" |
| 2003 | Miss Match | Joanna | Episode: "The Love Bandit" |
| Without a Trace | Amy Horton | Episode: "Coming Home" | |
| 2005 | Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas | Kate Wilkinson | TV film |
| Talk Show Diaries | Marion | TV film | |
| Living with Fran | Laurie | Episode: "The Reunion" | |
| Just Legal | Nadine Abbot | Episode: "The Limit" | |
| How I Met Your Mother | Marybeth | Episode: "The Limo" | |
| 2006 | Four Kings | Phyllis | Episode: "Chest, Mate" |
| Stacked | Zoey | Episodes: "The Third Date", "You're Getting Sleepy" | |
| 2006–2007 | Help Me Help You | Jocelyn | Recurring role (4 episodes) |
| 2008 | Nip/Tuck | Tabitha Maloney | Episode: "Kyle Ainge" |
| Eli Stone | Donna Milton | Episode: "One More Try" | |
| Grey's Anatomy | Sarah | Episode: "Piece of My Heart" | |
| Never Better | Claire | TV film | |
| 2008–2009 | The Game | Faye | Recurring role (2 episodes) |
| 2009 | Trust Me | Amy | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| Gary Unmarried | Joan Plummer | Recurring role (4 episodes) | |
| Castle | Elise Finnegan | Episode: "Fool Me Once..." | |
| Married Not Dead | Christine | TV film | |
| 2009–2010 | 'Til Death | Ms. Duffy | Recurring role (12 episodes) |
| 2009–2013 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Coroner Rose Carlyle | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
| 2010 | The Mentalist | Willa Brock | Episode: "Rose-Colored Glasses" |
| Law & Order: LA | Amy Powell | Episode: "Sylmar" | |
| 2011 | Lie to Me | Colette Bradley | Episode: "Gone" |
| Man Up! | Becky | Episode: "Letting Go" | |
| Private Practice | Jodi | Episode: "Remember Me" | |
| 2011–2017 | Episodes | Carol Rance | Main role (40 episodes)[7] |
| 2012 | Royal Pains | Lucy Walker | Episode: "A Farewell to Barnes" |
| The Exes | Dr. Carol Thomas | Episode: "Analyze Them" | |
| 2013 | The Gates | Helen Baxley | TV film |
| Person of Interest | Vanessa Watkins | Episode: "Reasonable Doubt" | |
| 2015 | Ballot Monkeys | Melanie Buck | |
| The Millers | Miss Sparks | Episode: "Hero" | |
| 2015–2019 | Fresh Off the Boat | Mey-Mey | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | Abducted: The Jocelyn Shaker Story | Caitlin Shaker | TV film |
| Code Black | Dr. Amanda Nolan | Recurring role, Season 2 | |
| 2016–2017 | Colony | Jennifer McMahon | 11 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | You're the Worst | Priscilla | Recurring role, Seasons 3–4 |
| 2017–2018 | American Housewife | Stacy Clouser | 2 episodes (Season 2) |
| 2019 | Single Parents | Bobbi Babsen | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | I Am Not Okay with This | Maggie | Main cast |
| 2021 | Big Shot | Miss Goodwin | Recurring (7 episodes) |
| 2021–present | Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. | Dr. Clara Hannon | Main Role[8] |
References
- ↑ "Please join us in..." Twitter. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ↑ "New Baltimore native finds small-screen work". The Times Herald. Michigan, Port Huron. February 17, 2005. p. 14. Retrieved August 18, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.

- 1 2 Flynn, Courtney (August 8, 2012). "Anchor Bay grad Perkins shines in Showtime's 'Episodes'". The Bay Voice. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Carol Rance played by Kathleen Rose Perkins: Watch Episodes on Showtime". Showtime. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ↑ "Claire Forlani, Kathleen Rose Perkins and Stephen Mangan Join Episodes". Movieweb. March 3, 2010. Archived from the original on March 5, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva (March 2, 2010). "Trio joins Matt LeBlanc series 'Episodes'". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ↑ "6 Questions With...Kathleen Rose Perkins".
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 14, 2021). "'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.': Kathleen Rose Perkins To Star In 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+". Deadline. Retrieved April 7, 2023.