Who is Kate Walsh? Age, Bio, Career, Salary, Net Worth, & Husband
Quick Facts of Kathleen Erin Walsh
| Full Name | Kathleen Erin Walsh |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | $20 million |
| Date of Birth | 13 October, 1967 |
| Nickname | Katie/ Katiekat/ K-Town |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Birthplace | San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Ethnicity | Irish, Italian (including Sicilian) |
| Profession | Actress and businesswoman |
| Nationality | American |
| Active Year | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Alex Young (2007 - 2010) |
| Height | 5' 8½" (1.74 m) |
| Weight | 140 lbs (64kg) |
| Education | Catalina Magnet High School |
Kathleen Erin Walsh, simply known as Kate Walsh, is an actress and businesswoman. She is best known for her various roles in television shows, including Dr. Addison Montgomery on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and Olivia Baker on Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why.
Short Biography
Walsh was born on October 13, 1967, in San Jose, California, U.S. to Joseph P. Walsh and Angela C. Bochetto. Her father is Irish while her mother is Italian. She has two brothers, Séan Walsh and Joseph “Joe” Walsh, who are both filmmakers.
The 52-year-old spent her early years partly in San Jose, California, and Tucson, Arizona. Katy attended Catalina High school in Tucson, Arizona. She then studied acting at the University of Arizona, where she got involved in regional theater before dropping out.
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Net Worth & Salary
Walsh has a net worth of $20 million as of 2020. Her first major television appearance came in 1995 after she played as Niki Fifer on ABC’s The Drew Carey Show.
Since then, she has guest-appeared and portrayed the main character on numerous television shows. Walsh played as Dr. Addison Montgomery in ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy from 2005 to 2012.
Kate starred in the spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, earning $250,000 per episode from season 1 to 4. Her salary for the fifth and sixth season was increased to $275,000 per episode. Additionally, Walsh received $175,000 per episode for her portrayal of Rebecca Wright in NBC’s Bad Judge.
Besides, the 52-year-old founded a beauty and lifestyle company called Boyfriend LLC in 2010, through which she launched her fragrances, Boyfriend and Billionaire Boyfriend. According to Forbes, it collected over $2.5 million in sales between May 2011 and May 2012.
Moreover, Kate sold her rustic ranch house located in Encino, California, for $4.6 million in 2017. Initially, she had listed the estate for sale at $4.25 million a month before selling it for $350,000 above the asking price.
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Husband & Children
Walsh started dating Alex Young, film and television producer, in April 2007. Young previously served as production co-president at 20th Century Fox.
They got engaged on May 16, 2007, while both were on a trip to San Francisco, California, and tied the knot on September 1, 2007, at the Ojai Presbyterian Church in Ojai, California.
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After staying together for over a year, Alex filed for divorce on December 11, 2008. The divorce was finalized on February 5, 2010. Walsh has no children as of now.