Kitty Winn

Kitty Winn

82 · Born: Feb 21, 1943

Personal Details

BornFeb 21, 1943 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Parents
  • James Julius Winn Jr.
  • Molly Pender Brown
Relatives
  • Sara (Grandchild)
  • James Julius Winn III (Sibling)
  • Ellene Westmoreland Winn (Sibling)

Biography

Kitty Winn, a multifaceted individual, was born in the nation's capital, Washington D.C., and spent a significant portion of her childhood embarking on fascinating journeys to various international destinations, including China, India, and Japan.

She made her Broadway debut in 1969, taking the stage in a production of "The Three Sisters". This marked the beginning of her illustrious career in the world of theatre and film.

In 1971, Kitty Winn's talent was recognized and rewarded at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, where she won the Golden Palm Award for her outstanding performance opposite Al Pacino in "The Panic in Needle Park".

In addition to her work on stage, Kitty Winn also had the opportunity to perform in numerous films, including "Hamlet" for New York's Shakespeare in the Park.

Her most notable film roles include the iconic portrayal of "Sharon" in the Academy Award-winning motion picture "The Exorcist" (1973),as well as its sequel "Exorcist II: The Heretic" (1977).

Kitty Winn's final film appearance was in "Mirrors" (1978),where she played the lead role of "Marianne Whitman", a character who has been afflicted with a mysterious curse.

Career

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1978
Mirrors
Mirrors as Marianne Whitman
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1977
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The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah as Maeve Skeffington
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1975
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Peeper
Peeper as Mianne Prendergast
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1973
The Exorcist
The Exorcist as Sharon Spencer
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Message to My Daughter
Message to My Daughter as Miranda Thatcher
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1972
Man on a String
Man on a String as Angela Canyon
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1971
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2023