Kathy Najimy Biography
Kathy Ann Najimy is an American actress born and raised in San Diego, California, USA. She is well known for her roles in the film Sister Act in the year 1992. Additionally, she is also known for the films Hocus Pocus and Rat race. Najimy did a feminist play which she wrote and also performed alongside Mo Gaffney. The feminist play was The Kathy and Mo Show.
Kathy Najimy Age
Kathy Ann Najimy was born on February 6, 1957, in San Diego, California, USA. She celebrates her birthday every February 6th of every year. Najimy is 63 years in 2020.
Kathy Najimy Height
Najimy is a woman of average stature. She stands at a height of 1.58m. Also, she weighs a massive 68kgs. In 2012, she did lose 50pounds thanks to her participation in daily exercises.
Kathy Najimy Family
Her parents are Samia née Massery(mother) and Fred Najimy(father). His father, Fred, was a postal worker while her mother, Samia, is a housewife. Her parents are Lebanese Americans and also from the Catholic religion. Najimy is a sister to three siblings Mona Najimy (Sister), Tom Najimy (Brother), and Elaine Najimy (Sister).
Kathy Najimy Spouse
Najimy is married to Dan Finnerty, an American actor, singer, and comedian. Dan Finnerty is a member of the Dan Band. They tied the knot in August 1998 where Gloria Steinem officiated the ceremony. The duo has a daughter, Samia. Samia was born in 1996 before their marriage. Together, they reside in Los Angeles with their daughter.
Kathy Najimy Net Worth
Najimiy has enjoyed a long career in the acting industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from her work as an actress, she has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Najimy is estimated to have a net worth of about $4 million.
Kathy Najimy Career
She went to Crawford High School. Najimy’s career kicked off in the mid-1990s, with various odd minor jobs in The Fisher King, Soapdish, This Is My Life, The Hard Way. Her first significant role was in the 1992 satire Sister Act as Sister Mary Patrick. She repeated this role in 1993 in Sister Act 2. Additionally, she was featured in Hocus Pocus as Mary Sanderson, alongside Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker.
She co-starred in the 2001 hit comedy film Rat Race alongside Whoopi Goldberg, John Cleese, Jon Lovitz, Rowan Atkinson, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Seth Green.
Additionally, Kathy starred in Pixar’s Academy Award-winning film WALL-E and Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas. She appeared in Netflix’s 2018 film Dumplin’ alongside Jennifer Aniston. Najimy appeared in Disney’s Descendants in August 2015, as the Evil Queen. In 1999, she had the role of the Stepmother in CinderElmo, a primetime special for Sesame Street.
Najimy expanded from film to television roles, including a dramatic recurring role on Chicago Hope, She was part of the cast of Veronica’s Closet from 1997 to 2000. In HBO’s VEEP, she played Wendy Keegan for four seasons. Apart from that, Kathy was with Ellen Degeneres in three episodes of her sitcom Ellen, and in the TV movie If These Walls Could Talk 2.
Kathy Najimy Acting
She also guests starred on That’s So Raven, Drop Dead Diva, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, and Franklin & Bash. She starred in TNT’s In Search of Dr.Seuss, in the Broadway hit Dirty Blonde as Mae West. Also, Najimy appeared in V’Day’s Vagina Monologues on Broadway and in Nassim Soleimanpour’s White Rabbit Red Rabbit. She is the co-creator and director of the musical revue Back to Bacharach and David, which ran in New York City in 1992 and 1993, and which she directed again in Los Angeles in April 2009.
Najimy starred as Peggy Hill in Fox’s King of the Hill from 1997 to 2010. Her voice is featured in the animated films Brother Bear 2, The Jungle Book, Cats Don’t Dance, and Tinkerbell. Additionally, Kathy lent her voice to various animated television shows, including Tangled, American Dad, Hercules: The Animated Series, Bojack Horseman, Pepper Ann, and played a role in the Nightmare Ned video game.
Also, Kathy is an activist and frequently travels the country to speak on issues of equal rights, safety, and self-esteem for women and girls, LGBTQ rights, AIDS awareness, domestic violence, body image, and civil rights.
Kathy Najimy Weight Loss
She has become vocal and iconic for her vast weight loss. She has also been consulted about ways that help lose weight. Also, Kathy is a big fan of Zumba which is how she lost her weight. She believes that this Latin-inspired dance style aerobics is the best way to lose weight and to stay fit.
In 2012, she lost 50 pounds and that too with the help of daily exercises. Also, she was awarded the Zumba fitness ambassador award. Additionally, she feels that dance is the best way to stay in shape and it is less boring. Kathy prefers eating vegetarian food.
Kathy Najimy House
Also, she owns a Carnegie House co-op in Midtown for $2.6 million located in Los Angeles CA.
Kathy Najimy Sister’s Act
It is an American musical comedy film that stars Whoopi Goldberg. She is forced to join the witness protection program. Najimy features as Sister Mary Patrick.
Kathy Najimy Movies & TV Shows
1991
- The Hard Way as Lang’s “Girl Friday”
- Soapdish as Tawny Miller
- The Fisher King as Crazed Video Customer
1992
- Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers as Marge
- This Is My Life as Angela
- Sister Act as Sister Mary Patrick
1993
- Hocus Pocus as Mary Sanderson
- Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit as Sister Mary Patrick
1994
- ‘It’s Pat’ as Tippy
1995
- Jeffrey as Acolyte
1997
- Cats Don’t Dance as Tillie Hippo (voice)
- Nevada as Ruth
1998
- Hope Floats as Toni Post
- Zack and Reba as Ivy Simpson
- Bride of Chucky as Tabby
- The Jungle Book: Mowgli’s Story as Chil (voice)
2000
- Attention Shoppers as Penelope
2001
- The Wedding Planner as Geri
- Rat Race as Beverly ‘Bev’ Pear
2005
- Bam Bam and Celeste as Legba
2006
- ‘Say Uncle’ as Maggie Butler
- Brother Bear 2 as Aunt Taqqiq (voice)
2008
- WALL-E as Mary (voice)
2010
- Step Up 3D as Mrs. Alexander
2012
- BearCity 2: The Proposal as Rose
- Disney SECRET of the WINGS as The Minster of Summer
- The Guilt Trip as Gayle
2013
- A Madea Christmas as Kim Williams
2015
- Descendants as The Evil Queen Grimhilde
2016
- No Letting Go as Dr. Nancy Harris
2017
- A Change of Heart as Ruthie
- Dating My Mother as Lisa
2018
- Dumplin’ as Ms. Michalchuk
Quick Facts About Kathy Najimy
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Full Name: Kathy Anne Najimy
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Date of Birth: February 6, 1957
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Place of Birth: San Diego, California, USA
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Nationality: American
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Marital Status: Married, to Dan Finnerty
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Ethnicity: White
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Weight: 149.914 lbs or 68 kg
- Hair Colour: Golden Brown
- Eye Colour: Blue
Frequently Asked Questions About Kathy Najimy
Who is Najimy?
Kathy Najimy is an accomplished actress and activist who has gained vast recognition after her feminist play, The Kathy and Mo Show, alongside Mo Gaffney.
How old is Kathy?
How tall is Najimy?
Najimy stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Is Kathy married?
Yes, Najimy is married to Dan Finnerty, an actor, singer, and member of the Dan Band. They were married in August 1998.
How much is Najimy worth?
Kathy has an estimated net worth of 4 million dollars which she has garnered from her acting career.
Where does Najimy live?
Kathy is a resident of Los Angeles, CA. We shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Najimy dead or alive?
Kathy Najimy is still alive and in good health. Najimy has had eye surgery for her right eye.
Where is Kathy now?
Kathy Najimy is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry. Najimy was featured in the movie Dumplin’ in 2018.