Here is Kay Lenz's biography:
Kay Ann Lenz was born on March 4, 1953, in Los Angeles, California. She comes from a showbiz family, with her father, Ted Lenz, being a producer and commentator, and her mother, Kay Miller Lenz, being a model and radio engineer. Lenz made her television debut at just eight weeks old, appearing on her father's TV show.
As a teenager, Lenz began performing on stage at the Pasadena Playhouse, and in the 1960s, she started appearing on television, using the stage name Kay Ann Kemper. She went on to appear on popular shows such as "The Monroes" and "The Andy Griffith Show."
In the 1970s, Lenz began to gain recognition for her performances in films and television. She earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the 1973 film "Breezy" and won a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance in a 1974 episode of "The ABC Afternoon Playbreak."
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Lenz continued to appear in a range of films and television shows, including "White Line Fever," "Moving Violation," "The Passage," "House," and "Rich Man, Poor Man." She also earned an Emmy nomination for her performance in the 1976 mini-series "Rich Man, Poor Man."
In the 1980s, Lenz's career continued to thrive, with notable roles in films such as "Fast-Walking," "House," and "Death Wish 4: The Crackdown." She also appeared in a number of television shows, including "Hill Street Blues," "Magnum P.I.," and "Cagney & Lacey."
In the 1990s and 2000s, Lenz continued to work steadily in film and television, appearing in shows such as "ER," "JAG," and "Cold Case." She also reunited with her "House" co-star William Katt in the 2013 film "The Secret Lives of Dorks" and appeared in the 2019 social drama "More Beautiful for Having Been Broken."
Throughout her career, Lenz has earned numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe nomination, a Daytime Emmy Award, and several Emmy nominations. She remains a respected and accomplished actress in the entertainment industry.
