Kathryn Layng

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

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

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

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. Alex Witchel (November 7, 2012). "The Man Who Can Make Bruce Lee Talk". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  3. "Movies & TV: Kathryn Layng". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. 2010. 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. 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.


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