Kathryn Layng
| Kathryn Layng | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kathryn Alyssa Layng September 20, 1960 Rockford, Illinois, USA |
| Residence | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
University of Illinois Thomas Jefferson High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–1996, 2012 |
| Notable work | Doogie Howser, M.D. |
| Spouse(s) | David Henry Hwang (1993-present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | People's Choice Awards Favorite New Television Comedy |
Kathryn Alyssa Layng (born September 20, 1960) is an American actress.
Early life and family
Layng was born in Rockford, Illinois, USA. 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.
Career
Layng is best known for her role as Nurse Mary Margaret "Curly" Spaulding in the ABC comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, M.D. The series aired from 1989 to 1993 and was her first major screen role.
In 1991, Layng guest starred in the television series Pro and Cons and appeared in the feature film The Marrying Man. 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. Her last television role was in the CBS series New York News in 1995.[1]
In 2012, Layng co-starred in the independent film White Frog, which was produced by her husband, David Henry Hwang.[2]
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.
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" |
| 1995 | New York News | Unknown | Episode: "Cost of Living" |
| 2012 | White Frog | Edie | Independent film |
Awards
In 1990, as a member of the Doogie Howser, M.D. cast, Layng won the People's Choice Awards Favorite New Television Comedy.[3]
References
- ↑ "Movies & TV: Kathryn Layng". The New York Times. All Media, LLC. 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ↑ "David Henry Hwang Interview". US Asians. Asian American Artistry. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ↑ "Kathryn Layng". IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved 18 October 2013.