Kathy Cronkite

Kathy Cronkite
Cronkite's acting debut on The Waltons, 1975.
Born (1950-09-05) September 5, 1950 (age 74)
Occupation(s)Mental health advocate, actress
Years active1974–current
SpouseWilliam F. Ikard (div.)
Children2
FatherWalter Cronkite

Kathy Cronkite (born September 5, 1950) is an American actress and mental health professional. She is the daughter of the late CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite.[1]

Cronkite is a public speaker on issues related to mental health, especially depression.[2] She is the author of the books On the Edge of Darkness: Conversations on Conquering Depression and On the Edge of the Spotlight: Celebrities' Children Speak Out About Their Lives.[3]

In 1979, she co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom Hizzonner.[4]

She also had roles in the movies Network,[5] Billy Jack, The Trial of Billy Jack, Billy Jack Goes to Washington and Which Way Is Up.

Cronkite was previously married to William F. Ikard. They have two children. She lives in Austin, Texas.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1974 The Trial of Billy Jack Kristen
1975 Corner of the Circle
1976 Network Mary Ann Gifford
1977 Billy Jack Goes to Washington
1977 Which Way Is Up Photographer

References

  1. ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 537. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. ^ Kathy Cronkite, American Program Bureau, retrieved January 24, 2012
  3. ^ "Kathy Cronkite", Books by Kathy Cronkite, Amazon, retrieved January 24, 2012
  4. ^ TV Guide Guide to TV. Barnes and Noble. 2004. pp. 291. ISBN 0-7607-5634-1.
  5. ^ Cronkite's father Walter jokingly professed to be outraged at Network -- not for the film's content, but because most of the footage featuring his daughter wound up on the cutting room floor.
  6. ^ Television: Why Is Cronkite Giving Me the Stinkeye?, Seattle Weekly, 21 July 2009, retrieved January 24, 2012


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