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== Πρώτα χρόνια ==
Η Γουόλς γεννήθηκε στο Σαν Χοσέ, Καλιφόρνια. Είναι η κόρη της Angela Walsh. Μεγάλωσε σε ένα καθολικό περιβάλλον στο [[Τουσόν]] της [[Αριζόνα]]. Ο πατέρας της είναι [[Ιρλανδία|Ιρλανδός]], είναι ντόπιος του [[Ναβάν]], στην Κούντρι Μιθ, και η μητέρα της είναι [[Ιταλία|ιταλικής]] καταγωγής.
Η Γουόλς παρακολούθησε το Γυμνάσιο Magnet Catalina για τρία χρόνια πριν μεταβεί και αποφοιτήσει από το γυμνάσιο του Rincon. Σπούδασε στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Αριζόνα και στο εργαστήριο θεάτρου Piven του [[Σικάγο|Σικάγου]], πριν μετακομίσει στην πόλη της [[Νέα Υόρκη|Νέας Υόρκης]]. Στη συνέχεια, προσχώρησε στο κωμικό συγκρότημα Burn Manhattan, καλύπτοντας τα έξοδά της ως σερβιτόρα.
Το 2005 συμμετείχε στο Grey's Anatomy, υποδυόμενη τη Δρ. Addison Montgomery, την αποξενωμένη σύζυγο του Derek Shepherd ("Dr McDreamy", που παίζει ο Patrick Dempsey).
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'''It was announced in February 2007 that Walsh's ''Grey's Anatomy'' character would be in a spin-off of ''Grey's Anatomy'' that began airing in September 2007. Taye Diggs, Tim Daly, Amy Brenneman, Chris Lowell, and Audra McDonald were cast in the spin-off, ''Private Practice''. Walsh would return for six episodes across the fourth through eighth seasons of ''Grey's Anatomy'', including the musical episode "Song Beneath the Song".'''
'''Walsh at the HBO Post-Emmys Party in September 2008'''
'''Beginning in September 2007, Walsh has appeared in television commercials for the 2008 Cadillac CTS. She is also the current spokeswoman for Caress' Exotic Oil Infusions body wash. On June 12, 2012, Walsh announced that the sixth season of ''Private Practice'' would be her final season. However, she mentioned she'd be open to reprise her role in ''Grey's Anatomy'' for a few guest spots.'''
'''In 2013, Walsh appeared in ''Full Circle'', a 10-episode ensemble drama series created by Neil LaBute and airing on DirecTV's Audience Network channel.'''
'''In 2014, Walsh had a supporting role in the first season of FX's television series ''Fargo''. She had a guest starring role in Hulu's original series ''The Hotwives of Orlando'' and later starred in the NBC series ''Bad Judge'', which aired for one season. As of 2017, Walsh stars in the Netflix drama series ''13 Reasons Why'', as the mother of a child who commits suicide. Her performance was met with critical acclaim, having been dubbed the "best work" of her career.'''
'''In 2019, Walsh had a significant recurring role as "the Handler" in the Netflix television series The Umbrella Academy.'''
=== '''Ρόλοι ταινιών''' ===
'''In 1995, she starred in her first movie. The ''Normal Life'' was her debut on the big screen. The crime drama marked her film debut; she played the sister of a bank robber played by Luke Perry. In ''Peppermills'', she portrayed a kleptomaniac. Walsh appeared in the cult movie, ''Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part II''. She gained attention in a major Hollywood production as Will Ferrell's character's wife in the family comedy, ''Kicking & Screaming'', alongside Robert Duvall and Mike Ditka. Walsh has appeared in several other films with Ferrell, including ''Bewitched'' (with Nicole Kidman) and an "alternate film" to ''Anchorman'' titled, ''Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie''.'''
'''In 2003, Walsh appeared in ''Under the Tuscan Sun'', with Diane Lane and Sandra Oh. She played the partner of Oh's character. Regarding her lesbian roles, Walsh said: "Do I give off a girl-on-girl vibe, I wonder? Or is it because I'm tall? I guess the chicks just dig me!"'''
'''Walsh was set to star opposite John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in the supernatural thriller ''1408'', but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. Walsh starred alongside Dennis Quaid and Paul Bettany in the biblical horror film ''Legion'', that was released on January 22, 2010. She played Charlie's mother in ''The Perks of Being a Wallflower''.'''
=== '''Θέατρο''' ===
'''In May 2010, Walsh made her off-Broadway debut opposite Paul Sparks in Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere of Stephen Belber's ''Dusk Rings a Bell''. The new play began previews on May 19 and opened May 27 at Atlantic Stage 2 and played through June 26. ''The New York Times'' called it "a sublime, beautifully acted drama." She also had a long theater career in Chicago, which included roles in ''Happy Birthday Wanda June'', ''The Danube'', ''Moon Under Miami'' and ''Troilus and Cressida''. In New York, Walsh was a member of the improvisational comedy troupe Burn Manhattan and the New York City Players theater ensemble.'''
=== '''Μόδα''' ===
'''Walsh founded Boyfriend LLC, a beauty and lifestyle company in 2010. The company launched its first product in November 2010: a perfume called "Boyfriend". HSN, a leading multichannel retailer, and Walsh partnered to launch the "Boyfriend" fragrance with live appearances by the actress/entrepreneur on HSN, November 11 and 12. Walsh's fragrance train case, including Boyfriend eau de perfume, pulse point oil and votive candles, sold out on day one exceeding sales expectations.'''
'''Leading up to the launch of Boyfriend, Walsh released eight webimercials written and directed by the actress herself, relaying the sentiments the Boyfriend scent was developed to evoke. Launched via various social media channels, including Twitter, YouTube and select blogs, the Boyfriend webimercials have been viewed more than 200,000 times to date and were released by Walsh prior to her appearance on HSN to drive excitement and anticipation.<br />'''
== Φιλμογραφία ==
=== Ταινίες ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Έτος
!Τίτλος
!Ρόλος
!Σημειώσεις
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|1996
|''Normal Life''
|Cindy Anderson
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| rowspan="2" |1997
|''Peppermills''
|Lena
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|''Night of the Lawyers''
|Pressie Brooks (Biker)
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|-
| rowspan="2" |1998
|''Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part II''
|Cricket
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|-
|''Three Below Zero''
|Moirat
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|-
|1998
|''Heaven''
|Diner
|
|-
|2000
|''The Family Man''
|Jeannie
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|-
| rowspan="2" |2002
|''Anatomy of a Breakup''
|Lorra
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|-
|''A Day in the Life of Nancy M. Pimental''
|Kate
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|-
|2003
|''Under the Tuscan Sun''
|Grace
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|-
| rowspan="2" |2004
|''After the Sunset''
|Shelia
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|-
|''Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie''
|Sue
|Direct-to-DVD
|-
| rowspan="3" |2005
|''Kicking & Screaming''
|Barbara Weston
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|-
|''Inside Out''
|Tyne
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|-
|''Bewitched''
|Sexy Waitress
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|-
|2007
|''Veritas, Prince of Truth''
|Nemesii
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|-
|2009
|''One Way to Valhalla''
|Raina
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|-
|2010
|''Legion''
|Sandra Anderson
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|-
|2011
|''Angels Crest''
|Roxanne
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|-
|2012
|''The Perks of Being a Wallflower''
|Mrs. Kelmeckis
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|-
|2013
|''Scary Movie 5''
|Mal Colb
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|-
|2014
|''Dermaphoria''
|Morell
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|-
| rowspan="3" |2015
|''Just Before I Go''
|Kathleen Morgan
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|-
|''Staten Island Summer''
|Danny's Mom
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|-
|''Any Day''
|Bethley
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|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''Girls Trip''
|Elizabeth
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|-
|''Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House''
|Pat Miller
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|-
|''Reality High''
|Dr. Fiona Shively
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|-
|''If I Forget''
|Holly Fischer
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|-
|2018
|''Ideal Home (film)''
|Kate
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|-
|2019
|''Sell By''
|Elizabeth
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|-
|2019
|''Sometime Other Than Now''
|Kate
|filming
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|2020
|''Honest Thief''
|Annie
|Post-production
|}
=== Τηλεόραση ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Έτος
!Τίτλος
!Ρόλος
!Σημειώσεις
|-
| rowspan="2" |1996
|''Homicide: Life on the Street''
|Cathy Buxton
|1 episode
|-
|''Swift Justice''
|Paula "Paulie" Goddard
|1 episode
|-
|1997
|''Law & Order''
|Lt. Kirstin Blair
|1 episode
|-
|1997–2002
|''The Drew Carey Show''
|Nicki Fifer
|21 episodes
|-
|1998
|''Cupid''
|Heidi
|1 episode
|-
| rowspan="2" |1999
|''Turks''
|Terry
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|-
|''The Mike O'Malley Show''
|Marcia
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|-
|2000
|''Cursed''
|Stace
|1 episode
|-
|2000–2001
|''The Norm Show''
|Jenny
|5 episodes
|-
| rowspan="2" |2001
|''The Fugitive''
|Agent Eve Hilliard
|3 episodes
|-
|''The Mind of the Married Man''
|Carol Nelson
|4 episodes (Season 1 episodes 3, 4, 6 and 7)
|-
|2003–2004
|''Karen Sisco''
|Marley Novak
|2 episodes
|-
| rowspan="4" |2004
|''Joint Custody''
|Florence
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|-
|''The Men's Room''
|Karen
|3 episodes
|-
|''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''
|Mimosa
|1 episode
|-
|''Complete Savages''
|Maggie
|1 episode
|-
| rowspan="2" |2005
|''Bobby Cannon''
|London
|Television film
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|''Eyes''
|Kendall Judd
|1 episode
|-
|2005–2012
|''Grey's Anatomy''
| rowspan="2" |Dr. Addison Montgomery
|Guest (Season 1)
Main Cast (Season 2–3)
Special Guest Star (Season 4–8)
59 episodes
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|2007–2013
|''Private Practice''
|Lead Role
109 episodes
|-
|2008
|''Upright Citizens Brigade: Asssscat''
|Guest Monologist
|Television film
|-
|2009
|''King of the Hill''
|Kat Savage
|1 episode
|-
|2011
|''Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen''
|Roaster
|1 episode
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|2013
|''Full Circle''
|Trisha
|Main Cast
|-
|2014
|''Fargo''
|Gina Hess
|4 episodes
|-
|2014–2015
|''Bad Judge''
|Rebecca Wright
|Lead Role
13 episodes
|-
|2015
|''Undateable''
|Customer
|1 episode
|-
|2017–2019
|''13 Reasons Why''
|Olivia Baker
|Main role (seasons 1–2), guest (season 3); 27 episodes
|-
|2019
|''Fam''
|Jolene
|1 episode
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|2019–present
|''The Umbrella Academy''
|The Handler
|Recurring
|-
|2020
|''Emily in Paris''
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|Main role , filming
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=== Videogames ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Έτος
!Τίτλος
!Ρόλος
!Σημειώσεις
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|1994
|''Club Dead''
|Lana Powers (voice)
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|2016
|''Marvel Avengers Academy''
|The Ancient One (voice)
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== Παραπομπές ==
[[:en:Kate_Walsh_(actress)|Η Κέιτ Γουόλς στη Wikipedia]]
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