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Kathy Najimy: Biography, Facts and Career

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Kathy Ann Najimy ( nə-JIM-ee; born February 6, 1957) is an American actress. She was first nationally known for her feminist play The Kathy and Mo Show, which she wrote and performed with Mo Gaffney. She has had starring and supporting roles in many films, including Soapdish (1991), Sister Act (1992) and its sequel (1993), Hocus Pocus (1993) and its sequel (2022), Hope Floats (1998), The Wedding Planner (2001), Rat Race (2001), WALL-E (2008), Step Up 3D (2010), The Guilt Trip (2012), Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas (2013), A Christmas Melody (2015), Dumplin' (2018), Music (2021), and Single All the Way (2021). On television, she is best known for her portrayal of Olive Massery on the NBC sitcom Veronica's Closet (1997–2000) and for voicing Peggy Hill on the animated television series King of the Hill (1997–2010, 2025–present).

Quick facts about Kathy Najimy

  • Full name: Kathy Najimy
  • Born: 1957-02-06
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q235460

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Who is Kathy Najimy?

Kathy Ann Najimy ( nə-JIM-ee; born February 6, 1957) is an American actress.

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Kathy Najimy is United States.

When was Kathy Najimy born?

Kathy Najimy was born on 1957-02-06.

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