Kathryn Swink (born October 22, 1954) is an American film, stage, and television actress.

Early life

Swink was born in Portland, Oregon in 1954, where her father, Don Swink, worked as an attorney.

Career

Swink made her film debut in a minor role in the 1987 comedy Like Father Like Son, followed by a supporting part in Paul Schrader's biopic Patty Hearst (1988). She has worked primarily in television, including guest appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1999), Judging Amy (2005), and Without a Trace (2006). In addition to film and television, Swink has appeared in theater, including productions of Ladyhouse Blues in 2013 for the Andak Stage Company in Los Angeles, California.

Personal life

Swink married actor Armin Shimerman in May 1981. Swink survived breast cancer and in 2004, was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer after experiencing chronic back pain, unexplained weight loss, and jaundice. Seventeen days after her diagnosis, she underwent surgery to remove lymph nodes, half of her stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, and part of her intestines. She was given a 4% chance of surviving the next five years. Swink is involved in pancreatic cancer organizations to raise awareness and funds for patients with the disease.

Filmography

Film

Television