Kate Murtagh

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Characters played by Kate Murtagh

Miss McDonald — The Car (1977)

Teacher or authority figure in the 1977 film.

Amthor — Farewell, My Lovely (1975)

A notorious madam running a high-end brothel. She is a key figure in the underworld network that Velma escapes from, and her violent methods lead to her own demise.

Mom — Doctor Detroit (1983)

A formidable Chicago mob boss to whom Smooth Walker owes a large debt. She confronts the fake Doctor Detroit at the Players Ball, discovers his true identity, and is defeated in a comedic sword fight.

Janie Watkins — The Night Strangler (1973)

Victim or witness in the Seattle murder spree.

The Matron — Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992)

Female authority figure appearing in institutional or historical scenes.

Career Overview

Kate Murtagh has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Waxwork Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include America on Parade, The Car, Doctor Detroit. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
24
Birth Date
1920-10-29
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1735700), public domain (CC0).