Kathleen Widdoes
Oakdale Presence
Emma Snyder (November 1985 to Present; Recurring)
At a Glance
Kathleen, who plays honest farmwoman Emma, moved to New York after graduating from high school. She later furthered her education by attending the Sorbonne in Paris on a Fulbright Scholarship.
In addition to her many stage credits, Kathleen is also a veteran of film and television. In addition to her many screen credits, she has appeared in many dramatic series such as Toma, The Secrets of Midland Heights, Oz, Law and Order, Bonanza, and The Invaders.
Kathleen is married and has one daughter and a grandson. Her hobbies include weaving and gardening. She and her family reside just out of New York City.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
OZ
Mrs. Beecher
"Straighline", August 4th, 1997
"Works of Mercy", August 2nd, 2000
"Impotence", February 24th, 2002
Mafia Princess
Angelina Giancana
1986
Ryan's Hope
Una MacCurtain
1986
As The World Turns
Emma Snyder
November 1985 to Present; Recurring
PBS's Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton
1981
Another World
Rose Perreni
1978-80
Young Dr. Malone
Jill Malone #1
1958-59
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Hi-Life
Frankie
1998
Courage Under Fire
Geraldine Walden
1998
Without a Trace
Ms. Hauser
1983
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
Dr. Rawlings
1982
Much Ado About Nothing
Beatrice
1974
Savages
Leslie
1972
The Return of Charlie Chan
Irene Hadrachi
1971
The Mephisto Waltz
Maggie West
1971
The Sea Gull
Masha
1968
Petulla
Wilma
1968
The Group
Helena Davison
1966
Acting Portfolio
THEATRE
The Importance of Being Ernest
at Circle in the Square
Brighton Beach Memoirs
You Can't Take it With You
Much Ado About Nothing
Hamlet
Measure for Measure
A Midsummer Night's Dream
As You Like It
Henry V
The Tempest
Richard II
all for Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival
Bring Back Birdie
Rosie
Acting Portfolio
REGIONAL THEATRE
The Beggar's Opera
Castaways
Tower of Evil
at CSC Repertory
Bring Back Birdie
Rosie
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Awards Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (1986, 1987, 1991)
Tony Awards Nomination,
Obie Awards, Winner
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Wilmington, DE
DATE OF BIRTH: March 21, 1939
HAIR: Dark Brown
