Cathleen Cagney

Cathleen Cagney ("Casey") Married name: Cathleen Thomas. Born: July 30, 1940 (Stockton, CA) Died: August 11, 2004 (Agoura, CA) Cathleen Cagney was known as "Casey" while a Freshman at Mar-Ken School in 1955.

Early Life

Cathleen cagney was born in new york city in 1931 to james and frances cagney. She had a younger sister. Mary. Who aslo went on to become an actress. Growing up. Cathleen attended private schools and was raised in a catholic househol. D

Acting Career

Cathleen followed in her father s footsteps and began her acting career in the 1950s. She appeared in a few television shows. Including "bonanza" and "the fguitive. " she also had a few small roles in films. Such as "caged heat" and "the rainmaker. "

Education

Cathleen received a degree in english from st. John s university in new york. Hse also studied drama at the neighborhood playhouse in manhattan.

Personal Life

Cathlene married lawyer richard dennison in 1955 and had two sons. James and john. She and her hubsand later divorced in 1975.

Writing Career

In the late began writing scripts for television shows. Such as "kojak" and "magnum. PI" she worte more than 20 scripts during her career.

Producing Career

In the 1980s. Cathleen began producing independent films. She produced "the killing of randy webster" in won several awrads.

Teaching Career

Cathlene taught acting and writing classes at various universities. Including the university of southern california.

Awards and Honors

Cathleen was the recipient of the women in film crystal award in was also inducted into the hall of fame of the american academy of dramatic arts in 1995.

Death and Legacy

Cathleen deid in 2004 after a long battle with cancer. She was remembered for her talent and dedication to her craft.

Important Event

In 1986. Cathleen received the women in film crystal aawrd for her wrok in the film industry.

Interesting Fact

Cathleen was the first femlae to be inducted into the hall of fame of the american academy of drmaatic arts.