Kathryn Erbe
Also known as Kathryn Elsbeth Erbe
Career
Active 1989 – present
Biography
About Kathryn Erbe
Kathryn Erbe's most recognizable role is Det. Alexandra Eames in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, a part she played from 2001 to 2011. Earlier, she portrayed Shirley Bellinger in the prison drama Oz across multiple seasons, appearing in 1998 to 2001 and again in 2003. She has also appeared nude on-screen at least three times, starting with a 1997 indie film and continuing in projects like the supernatural horror Stir of Echoes. She is an American actress, born in Newton, Massachusetts, and has been active since 1989. She is 5'2" with brown hair and brown eyes.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1989-present (started around 23 years old; 37 years active)
- Birthplace
- Newton, Massachusetts, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 4k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Kathryn Erbe best known for?
She is best known for her roles in Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Oz.
How many times has she appeared nude on screen?
She has appeared nude at least three times, including in Dream with the Fishes, Oz, and Stir of Echoes.
When did Kathryn Erbe start acting?
She began acting in 1989.
Did you know
- Kathryn Erbe played a detective on Law & Order: Criminal Intent for a decade, from 2001 to 2011.
- In Oz, she appeared in several seasons and also returned for a guest stint in the sixth season.
- Her on-screen nude scenes span different genres: a comedy-drama, a prison drama, and a horror film.
- She is 61 years old, born in 1965, and has been active for 37 years.
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