Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
Kathleen Denise Quinlan Abbott (born November 19, 1954) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her Golden Globe-nominated performance in the 1977 film of the novel I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, and her Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated role in the 1995 film Apollo 13, along with many roles in other feature films, television movies and series, in a career spanning almost five decades. She made her feature film debut in Mel Stuart's One Is a Lonely Number (1972) follwed by George Lucas' American Graffiti (1973) and made her definite breakthrough in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) as Deborah Blake.
Acted in 104
2020s
- 2026
Okay
Loretta
- 2024
- 2021
The Stairs
Grandma Bernice
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Elizabeth Blue
Carol
- 2015
- 2014
After
Nora Valentino
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Elektra Luxx
Rebecca Linbrook
- 2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
The River Why
Ma
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
The Dissection of Thanksgiving
Carol
- 2007
Humble Pie
Agnes Orbison
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
The Dead Will Tell
Beth Hytner
The Riverman
Sande Keppel
Perfect Romance
Tess Kelley
- 2003
Blessings
Meredith Blessing
Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina
Movie
The Battle of Shaker Heights
Eve
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Nanaline Duke · 4 episodes
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
In the Lake of the Woods
Kathy Waylan
- 1995
Picture Windows: Lightning
Hooker
Perfect Alibi
Melanie Bauers
- 1994
- 1993
Last Light
Kathy Rubicek
Stolen Babies
Bekka
- 1992
An American Story
Hope Tyler
- 1991
- 1990
The Operation
Ginnie
1980s
- 1989
Trapped
Mary Ann Marshall
- 1988
- 1987
The Man Outside
Grace Freemont
Dreams Lost, Dreams Found
Sarah McAllister
- 1985
Children of the Night
Lois Lee
Warning Sign
Joanie Morse
Blackout
Chris Graham
- 1984
When She Says No
Rose Michaels
The Last Winter
Joyce
- 1983
Independence Day
Mary Ann Taylor
- 1982
- 1981
She's in the Army Now
Pvt. Cass Donner
- 1980
Sunday Lovers
Laurie (segment "Skippy")
1970s
- 1979
The Runner Stumbles
Sister Rita
The Promise
Nancy McAllister / Marie Adamson
- 1978
Nightmare in Blood
Movie
- 1977
Little Ladies of the Night
Karen Brodwick
- 1976
Lifeguard
Wendy
- 1975
Three for the Road
TV
The Turning Point of Jim Malloy
Edith Evans
The Abduction of Saint Anne
Anne Benedict
The Missing Are Deadly
Movie
- 1974
Where Have All the People Gone
Deborah Anders
Lucas Tanner
TV
Lucas Tanner
Joyce Howell
Can Ellen Be Saved?
Melissa
- 1973
- 1972
1960s
- 1967
1950s
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV
Appearances4
1990s
- 1998
The Making of 'American Graffiti'
Self
- 1996
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Self
1950s
- 1953
