Kathy Cronkite
Kathy Cronkite (born September 5, 1950) is an American actress and mental health professional. She is the daughter of the late, former CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite.[1]
Kathy Cronkite | |
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 Cronkite's acting debut on The Waltons, 1975. | |
| Born | September 5, 1950 |
| Occupation(s) | Mental health advocate, actress |
| Years active | 1974–current |
| Spouse | William F. Ikard (div.) |
| Children | 2 |
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Cronkite is a public speaker on issues related to mental health, especially depression.[2] She is the author of the books On the Edge of Darkness: Conversations on Conquering Depression and On the Edge of the Spotlight: Celebrities' Children Speak Out About Their Lives.[3]
In 1979, she co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom Hizzonner.[4]
She also had roles in the movies Network,[5] Billy Jack, The Trial of Billy Jack, Billy Jack Goes to Washington and Which Way Is Up.
Cronkite was previously married to William F. Ikard. They have two children. She lives in Austin, Texas.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Trial of Billy Jack | Kristen | |
| 1975 | Corner of the Circle | ||
| 1976 | Network | Mary Ann Gifford | |
| 1977 | Billy Jack Goes to Washington | ||
| 1977 | Which Way Is Up | Photographer |
References
- The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 537. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- Kathy Cronkite, American Program Bureau, retrieved January 24, 2012
- "Kathy Cronkite", Books by Kathy Cronkite, Amazon, retrieved January 24, 2012
- TV Guide Guide to TV. Barnes and Noble. 2004. pp. 291. ISBN 0-7607-5634-1.
- Cronkite's father Walter jokingly professed to be outraged at Network -- not for the film's content, but because most of the footage featuring his daughter wound up on the cutting room floor.
- Television: Why Is Cronkite Giving Me the Stinkeye?, Seattle Weekly, 21 July 2009, retrieved January 24, 2012