Kathleen Chalfant

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kathleen Chalfant (born January 14, 1945) is an American actress.

Career Overview

Kathleen Chalfant has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Signature works include The Copenhagen Test, Storm of the Century, Familiar Touch. 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

61

Birth Date

1945-01-14 00:00:00

Birth Place

San Francisco, California, USA

Known For

• 

  The Copenhagen Test
• 

  Storm of the Century
• 

  Familiar Touch
• 

  Turning Blue
• 500 Calories
• 

  Welcome to This House

Frequent Collaborators

• Simu Liu (1 collaborations)
• Melissa Barrera (1 collaborations)
• Sinclair Daniel (1 collaborations)
• Brian d'Arcy James (1 collaborations)
• Mark O'Brien (1 collaborations)
• Saul Rubinek (1 collaborations)
• Marnie McPhail (1 collaborations)
• Sara Amini (1 collaborations)
• Tim Daly (1 collaborations)
• Colm Feore (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (61 credits)

  • The Copenhagen Test

    St. George

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 2 () ... St. George actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2025) ... St. George actor actors
    2025
  • Where to Land

    Elizabeth

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Familiar Touch

    Ruth

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Turning Blue

    Clara

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • The Courtroom

    Judge Easterbrook

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Old

    Agnes

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • 500 Calories

    Ms. Evangeline

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • New Amsterdam

    - The Denominator (2019) ... Molly actor actors
    2018
  • They Shall Not Perish

    Mabel Elliot

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Class Rank

    Barbara – The Editor in Chief

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Ambition's Debt

    Soothsayer

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Welcome to This House

    Elizabeth Bishop

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • My America

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Affair

    - 511 (2019) ... Margaret Butler actor actors

    - 507 (2019) ... Margaret Butler actor actors

    - 504 (2019) ... Margaret Butler actor actors

    - 503 (2019) ... Margaret Butler actor actors

    - 501 (2019) ... Margaret Butler actor actors
    2014
  • Madam Secretary

    - Render Safe (2016) ... Dean Ward actor actors

    - The Ninth Circle (2015) ... Dean Felicia Ward actor actors
    2014
  • The Strain

    - Runaways (2014) ... Abraham's Grandmother actor actors
    2014
  • Forever

    - The Art of Murder (2014) ... Gloria Carlyle actor actors
    2014
  • A Dream of Flying

    Old Woman

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight

    Ethel Harlan

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Isn't It Delicious

    Joan Weldon

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Blacklist

    - The Skinner: Conclusion (2) (2021) ... Alberta Gilbert actor actors
    2013
  • House of Cards

    - Chapter 50 (2016) ... Margaret Tilden actor actors

    - Chapter 5 (2013) ... Margaret Tilden actor actors

    - Chapter 3 (2013) ... Margaret Tilden actor actors
    2013
  • The Americans

    - The Walk In (2014) ... Aunt Helen actor actors
    2013
  • Elementary

    - An Unnatural Arrangement (2013) ... Mrs. Clennon actor actors
    2012
  • Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

    Herself

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Last New Yorker

    Mimi

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Georgia O'Keeffe

    Mrs. Stieglitz

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Duplicity

    Pam Frailes

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Perfect Stranger

    Elizabeth Clayton

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • First Born

    Mrs. Kasperian

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Lackawanna Blues

    Mrs. Carmichael

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Kinsey

    Barbara Merkle

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • 2BPerfectlyHonest

    Female Customer

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • The Pornographer: A Love Story

    Mom

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Rescue Me

    - Initiation (2009) ... Sean's Ma actor actors

    - Wheels (2009) ... Sean's Ma actor actors

    - Torch (2009) ... Sean's Ma actor actors

    - Disease (2009) ... Sean's Ma actor actors

    - Mickey (2009) ... Sean's Ma actor actors
    2004
  • Book of Kings

    Nina

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • A Death in the Family

    Aunt Hannah

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Laramie Project

    Anonymous Female Rancher

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent

    - Bombshell (2007) ... Bessie Holland actor actors

    - Smothered (2001) ... Priscilla Van Acker actor actors
    2001
  • The Guardian

    - Remember (2004) ... Laurie Solt actor actors

    - The Watchers (2004) ... Laurie Solt actor actors

    - Sparkle (aka: Glow) (2004) ... Laurie Solt actor actors

    - Let God Sort 'Em Out (2003) ... Laurie Solt actor actors

    - The Father-Daughter Dance (2003) ... Laurie Solt actor actors
    2001
  • Company Man

    Mother Quimp

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Storm of the Century

    Joanna Stanhope

    actor

    actors

    - Part 3 (1999) ... Joanna Stanhope actor actors

    - Part 2 (1999) ... Joanna Stanhope actor actors

    - Part 1 (1999) ... Joanna Stanhope actor actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Devastating Story (2015) ... President Roberts actor actors

    - Pornstar's Requiem (2014) ... President Roberts actor actors

    - Haystack (2007) ... Judge Cutress actor actors

    - Noncompliance (2000) ... Mrs. Nash actor actors
    1999
  • Side Streets

    Nanda

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Last Days of Disco

    Zenia

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • A Price Above Rubies

    Beggar Woman

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • QM, I Think I'll Call Her QM

    Dr. Ruth Fielding

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • David Searching

    Grandmother

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • MURDER and murder

    Mildred

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Spin City

    - Hot in the City (1997) ... Mother Superior actor actors
    1996
  • Junior

    Casitas Madres Receptionist

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • In the Wings: Angels in America On Broadway

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Bob Roberts

    Constance Roberts

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Jumpin' at the Boneyard

    Mom

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Out of the Rain

    Ruth

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Dangerous Music

    Therapist

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

    Dean (segment ‘Lot 249’)

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Illegitimate (2009) ... Lisa Cutler actor actors

    - Shrunk (2003) ... Lisa Cutler actor actors

    - Phobia (2001) ... Defense Attorney Lisa Cutler actor actors
    1990
  • Miss Firecracker

    Miss Lilly

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Five Corners

    Mrs. Fitzgerald

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • L.A. Law

    - Zo Long (1992) ... Sister Marlene Branson actor actors
    1986