Kathryn Layng
Born (1960-09-20) September 20, 1960 (age 63)
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materThomas Jefferson High School
University of Illinois
OccupationActress
Years active1989–1996, 2012
Notable workDoogie Howser, M.D.
Spouse
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(m. 1993)​
Children2

Kathryn Anne Layng (born September 20, 1960) is an American actress.

Early life

Layng was born in Rockford, Illinois. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School and was the Class of 1978 Homecoming Queen. Layng also graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.[1]

Career

Layng is best known for her role as nurse Mary Margaret "Curly" Spaulding in the ABC comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, M.D.[2] The series aired from 1989 to 1993, and was her first major screen role.[3]

In 1991, Layng guest starred in the television series Pro and Cons and appeared in the feature film The Marrying Man.[3] After Doogie Howser, M.D. ended in 1993, Layng would guest star in the television series Joe's Life and Diagnosis: Murder. She also performed in the television short film Traveler's Rest in 1993.[4]

In 2012, Layng co-starred in the independent film White Frog, which was produced by her husband, David Henry Hwang.[5]

Personal life

In 1993, Layng married playwright David Henry Hwang. They have two children, Noah David and Eva Veanne. They reside in New York City.[2] In 1996, Layng, along with her husband had bought a chair at the modernism show in Seventh Regiment Armory.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1989–
1993 		Doogie Howser, M.D. Nurse Mary Margaret "Curly" Spaulding Series regular
1991 The Marrying Man Emma Feature film
1991 Pro and Cons Veronica Cody Episode: "The Ex Spots the Mark"
1993 Joe's Life Ms. Cahill Episode: "The Invisible Man"
1993 Traveler's Rest Penny Television short film
1994 Diagnosis Murder Nancy Barlow Episode: "Reunion with Murder"
2012 White Frog Edie Independent film

Stage

Year Title Role(s) Venue(s) Notes Ref.
1986 Melody of Manhattan performer Perry Street Theatre [7]
1987 Delusion of Angels Sharon Soupstone Project and Actor's Outlet [8]
1988 M. Butterfly Renee, Woman at Party, Girl in Magazine Eugene O'Neill Theatre Broadway debut [9]
1992 Bondage Dominatrix Humana Festival [10]
1992 Hyaena performer Humana Festival [11]
1999 Death of a Salesman Miss Forsythe Eugene O'Neill Theatre [12]
2003 The Moonlight Room Mrs Kelly Worth Street Theater, Beckett Theater Lucille Lortel Award nomination [13][14][15]
2007 Yellow Face Jane/Miles/others Mark Taper Forum, The Public Theater [16][17]

References

  1. ^ Esther Kim Lee (2015). Patrick Lonergan; Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. (eds.). The Theatre of David Henry Hwang. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-4725-1208-6.
  2. ^ a b Alex Witchel (November 7, 2012). "The Man Who Can Make Bruce Lee Talk". The New York Times. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Movies & TV: Kathryn Layng". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2013. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  4. ^ Howard H. Prouty, ed. (1996). Variety and Daily Variety Television Reviews, 1993-1994. Vol. 18. p. 71. ISBN 0-8240-3797-9. ISSN 1064-9557. OCLC 25669594.
  5. ^ "David Henry Hwang Interview". US Asians. Asian American Artistry. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  6. ^ Elaine Louie (October 6, 2002). "Possessed; A Chariot of the Imagination". Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  7. ^ "Melody of Manhattan". Internet Off-Broadway Database. Lucille Lortel Foundation. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Holden, Stephen (February 3, 1987). "STAGE: 'DELUSION OF ANGELS'". New York Times. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "M. Butterfly – Broadway Play – Original – IBDB". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  10. ^ Drake, Sylvie (March 28, 1992). "STAGE REVIEWS : The Gems and Dross of Humana Festival : Stage: Jose Rivera's 'Marisol' and David Henry Hwang's 'Bondage' spark the Actors Theatre of Louisville's annual event of new plays". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  11. ^ Willis, John (1991–1992). "Professional Regional Companies". Theatre World. 48: 142. ISBN 9781557831422. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  12. ^ "Death of a Salesman – Broadway Play – 1999 Revival". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  13. ^ Weber, Bruce (November 5, 2003). "THEATER REVIEW; Youth and Sadness in a Hospital Waiting Room". New York Times. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  14. ^ "THEATER REVIEW; Facing Life and Fearing Death Deep in a Complicated Night". New York Times. March 2, 2004.
  15. ^ "2004 Nominees : Lucille Lortel Awards". Lucille Lortel Awards. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  16. ^ Hernandez, Ernio (May 10, 2007). "Hwang's Yellow Face Begins World-Premiere Run May 10". Playbill. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  17. ^ Brantley, Ben (December 11, 2007). "A Satirical Spin on Stereotypes, at Home, Abroad and on Broadway". New York Times. Retrieved July 3, 2023.

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