Kathy Cronkite Explained

Kathy Cronkite
Birth Date:September 5, 1950
Occupation:Mental health advocate, actress
Years Active:1974–current
Spouse:William F. Ikard (div.)
Children:2
Father:Walter Cronkite

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

Cronkite is a public speaker on issues related to mental health, especially depression. 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.

In 1979, she co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom Hizzonner.[2]

She also had roles in the movies Network,[3] 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.

Filmography

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

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. 2003. Ballantine Books. 0-345-45542-8. 537.
  2. Book: TV Guide Guide to TV. 2004. Barnes and Noble. 0-7607-5634-1. 291. registration.
  3. 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.