Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates is an American actress and director whose work spans film, television, and theater. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing Annie Wilkes in Misery.

Misery: A 1990 psychological horror film in which an author is held captive by an obsessive fan. Bates won the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing Annie Wilkes.
James Caan: An American actor known for roles in The Godfather, Misery, and other films. He played Paul Sheldon opposite Bates in Misery.
Southern Methodist University: A private research university in Dallas, Texas. Bates studied theater there and graduated in 1969.
Academy Award for Best Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring the leading performance by an actress in a film. Bates won it for Misery, becoming the film's sole Oscar-winning performer.
Annie Wilkes: A fictional nurse and obsessive fan who imprisons novelist Paul Sheldon in Misery. The role made Bates internationally renowned for a chilling, finely controlled performance.
Rob Reiner: An American actor and filmmaker who directed films including This Is Spinal Tap and Misery. His direction shaped Bates's performance in the film that won her an Oscar.
Actors Studio: A membership organization for professional actors, directors, and playwrights in New York City. Bates joined the Actors Studio after moving to New York to pursue acting.
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: A Golden Globe category recognizing a leading actress in a dramatic motion picture. Bates received the award for her performance in Misery.
Dolores Claiborne: A 1995 psychological drama film adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name. Bates plays the title character in another major Stephen King adaptation.
Stephen King: An American author known for horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense novels. Bates starred in screen adaptations of his novels Misery and Dolores Claiborne.

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Wendy WassersteinRelated: Bates played Heidi Holland in the 1995 television adaptation of The Heidi Chronicles.