Kathryn Greenwood(I)
- Actress
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Kathryn Greenwood (or "Kathy" as she prefers to be called) graduated
from the Agincourt Collegiate Institute, and attended the American
Acadamy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California, where she spent
two years studying acting. When she returned to Canada in 1988, the
fresh-face actress became a staple in Canadian comedy, performing in
several theater productions, landing parts in movies such as
Switching Goals (1999),
and guest-starring on numerous television series. In 1996, Kathy landed
the part of aunt "Grace Bailey" on the Canadian drama series
Wind at My Back (1996), which
lasted for five successful seasons. This performance garnered Kathy a
nomination for a Gemini Award for Best Performance By an Actress in a
Continuing Leading Role. In 1999, Greenwood entered the U.S. again to
find even more work in show business. It was then she became a part of
the regular recurring cast of the American version of
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998); In 2000, when Kathy returned to her Canadian roots,
she became the first-ever to win the Canadian Comedy Award for Best
Female Improviser. Since then, Kathy Greenwood continues to shine in
film, television, and theater in both Canada and the U.S.