Kathleen Quinlan
Also known as Kathleen Denise Quinlan
Career
Active 1972 – present
Biography
About Kathleen Quinlan
Kathleen Quinlan is an American actress with a career that has spanned more than five decades. Born in Pasadena, California, she began acting around the age of 18 in 1972, and has remained active ever since. She is best known for her Golden Globe-nominated performance in the 1977 film I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. That role, adapted from the novel, remains one of the most defining of her career.
Quinlan's film and television work has kept her in the public eye across generations. Her brown hair and blue eyes are a striking combination, and she stands 5'5" with a slim build. With real, natural measurements of 35–26–36 and a 34B bra cup, she has maintained a graceful presence on screen. Now 71, she continues to be recognized for her contributions to the industry.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1972-present (started around 18 years old; 54 years active)
- Birthplace
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 126 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–26–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.72
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 2k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What was her breakthrough performance?
Quinlan's Golden Globe-nominated performance in the 1977 film I Never Promised You a Rose Garden is her best-known work.
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