Performers

Although she did not pursue a professional acting career until age 42 — and arrived in Hollywood just 15 years ago — Kathryn Joosten has created dozens of memorable television characters. She is best known for her portrayal of Mrs. Landingham, secretary to the President (Martin Sheen) on acclaimed NBC drama The West Wing. Joosten went on to become one of the recurring “Gods” on CBS’s Joan of Arcadia and recurred as Claire on Dharma & Greg. For the role of neighbor Karen McCluskey on the hit ABC show Desperate Housewives, Joosten received Primetime Emmy Awards in 2005 and 2008 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and a third Emmy nomination for that role. Joosten, who previously starred on General Hospital, has guest starred on Grey’s Anatomy, Scrubs, Everwood, Yes, Dear, Life with Bonnie, Will & Grace, Less Than Perfect, King of Queens, My Name Is Earl, Monk, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Judging Amy, Father of the Pride, Becker, Arli$$, NYPD Blue, Ally McBeal, Providence and over 20 other primetime shows. Joosten also has many theater credits, and has appeared in such feature films as Wedding Crashers and Hostage. In 2010 She became the National Spokesperson for Christmas Seals.