Kathy Kinney Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Awards, Movies, Children, Religion, Husband

Kathy Kinney is a celebrated American actress and comedian known for her iconic portrayal of the flamboyant Mimi Bobeck on the long-running ABC sitcom The Drew Carey Show.

Through her sharp comedic timing, memorable guest roles on series like Newhart and Seinfeld, and work in independent films, she has entertained audiences with bold character performances while later co-authoring self-help books and continuing to appear in television and voice projects.

Kathy Kinney
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Kathy Kinney
Born:	November 3, 1954 (age 71 years old)
Place of Birth:	Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Irish-American
Height:	163 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Harold Kinney and Marian Kinney
Siblings:	Unknown
Spouse:	Rob
Relationship:	Married
Children:	one
Occupation:	Actress, Comedian
Net Worth:	$5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Kathy Kinney was born on November 3, 1954, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to parents Harold Kinney and Marian Kinney. She was raised in an Irish-American working-class family and her father died when she was 15 years old. She has no publicly known siblings.

She follows Christianity. After high school she worked with the California Conservation Corps and later attended the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point before moving to New York City in 1976 to pursue acting while working as a secretary.

Career

Kathy Kinney began her career with early stage and improv work in New York comedy clubs. She made her film debut in Parting Glances in 1986 and gained wider notice as Prudence Godard on Newhart from 1989 to 1990.

She achieved fame as Mimi Bobeck on The Drew Carey Show from 1995 to 2004 becoming a fan favorite for her colorful costumes and sharp humor.

She has appeared in films including Arachnophobia, Stanley & Iris, and This Boy’s Life along with guest roles on Seinfeld, My Name Is Earl, and Lois & Clark.

Later credits include voice work on The Penguins of Madagascar and recurring roles on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Baby Daddy, American Housewife, and Stumptown.

She co-authored the book Queen of Your Own Life and continues occasional acting and public appearances.

Social Media

• Kathy Kinney does not have a social media accounts.

Personal Life

Kathy Kinney she got married to Rob and have one daughter together. She values her roots in Wisconsin and maintains close but private family connections.

She is not publicly engaged in any romantic relationship. Kathy Kinney is 71 years old and her height is 163 cm.

Net Worth

Kathy Kinney‘s net worth is estimated at 5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in television sitcoms and series, film appearances, voice work, royalties from The Drew Carey Show, and book sales from her co-authored titles.