12/10/1947
Graham, Texas, USA:
Kathy Lamkin (born Kathryn Janel Ramsey, 10 December 1947 in Graham, Texas, USA – died 4 April 2022 in Pearland, Texas) – American character actress, born and raised in Texas, who taught theatre arts in Houston and founded the Unicorn School of Acting before commuting between Houston and Los Angeles from 2002. Her most notable film roles include the Tea Lady in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) and its prequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), the Desert Aire trailer park manager in No Country for Old Men (2007, Coen Brothers, SAG Award winner as part of the ensemble), the Women's Manager in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), a role in The Heartbreak Kid (2007), and Waiting for Guffman (1996, directed by Christopher Guest). On television she appeared in Malcolm in the Middle, Nip/Tuck, Bones, Boston Legal, and My Name Is Earl.
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Flutter (2014) as Sylvia |
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Sweetwater (2013) as Bertha Jean |
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Welcome to the Rileys (2010) as Charlene |
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Psychic Experiment (2010) as Mrs. Anderson |
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Staunton Hill (2009) as Louise Staunton |
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Sunshine Cleaning (2009) as Fair N Square Owner (uncredited) |
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ExTerminators (2009) as Land Lady |
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No Country for Old Men (2007) as Desert Aire Manager |
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The Heartbreak Kid (2007) as Lila's Mom |
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In the Valley of Elah (2007) as Chicken Shack Manager |
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The Astronaut Farmer (2007) as Jodie |
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) as Tea Lady |
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Confession (2005) as Marie |
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) as Woman in Hospital Blues |
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) as Tea Lady in Trailer |
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The Life of David Gale (2003) as Interviewee |
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Comfort, Texas (1997) as Mrs. Tudburt |
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Waiting for Guffman (1997) as Beautiful Dreamer Auditioner (uncredited) |
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Hard Promises (1992) as Donut Lady (uncredited) |
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Neurotic Cabaret (1990) as Maid |