Kate Mulgrew
Kate Mulgrew is an American actress and author, best known for playing Captain Kathryn Janeway on *Star Trek: Voyager* and Galina “Red” Reznikov on *Orange Is the New Black*.
Kate Mulgrew is an American actress and author, best known for playing Captain Kathryn Janeway on *Star Trek: Voyager* and Galina “Red” Reznikov on *Orange Is the New Black*. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, she has worked across television, film, and theatre for decades. She has also published memoirs about her life and career. Kate Mulgrew is well known to Canadian audiences through *Star Trek: Voyager* and *Orange Is the New Black*, both of which had broad television distribution in Canada.
Early life and education
Kate Mulgrew was born in Dubuque, Iowa, and grew up in a large Irish Catholic family. Sources describe her as having moved to New York as a teenager to pursue acting studies and professional training.
Acting career
Mulgrew’s early television work included *Ryan’s Hope*, and she later built a career in television, film, and theatre. She is especially associated with strong, authoritative women in roles such as Kathryn Janeway and Red Reznikov.
Star Trek and major television roles
Her portrayal of Captain Kathryn Janeway in *Star Trek: Voyager* made her one of the franchise’s most recognised actors. She also received wide attention for her performance in *Orange Is the New Black*.
Writing and memoirs
In addition to acting, Mulgrew has written memoirs about her personal life and career. Her books include *Born with Teeth* and *How to Forget: A Daughter's Memoir*.
Key facts
- Mulgrew was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on April 29, 1955.
- She began acting professionally in the 1970s and first gained attention on the soap opera *Ryan’s Hope*.
- Her best-known role is Captain Kathryn Janeway in *Star Trek: Voyager*.
- She later played Galina “Red” Reznikov in *Orange Is the New Black*.
- Mulgrew is also a published author of memoirs.
Kate Mulgrew is well known to Canadian audiences through *Star Trek: Voyager* and *Orange Is the New Black*, both of which had broad television distribution in Canada.
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References
- Kate Mulgrew — https://www.katemulgrew.com/about/Supports: Birth date and biographical overview including upbringing in Dubuque, Iowa.
- Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_MulgrewSupports: Birth name, nationality, profession, and association with *Star Trek: Voyager*.
- Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_MulgrewSupports: Notable roles including Kathryn Janeway and *Orange Is the New Black*.
- Encyclopedia Dubuque — https://www.encyclopediadubuque.org/index.php/MULGREW,_KateSupports: Dubuque birth and early life details.
- BookPage — https://www.bookpage.com/interviews/18018-kate-mulgrew-biography-memoir/Supports: Career highlights, *Star Trek: Voyager*, *Orange Is the New Black*, and memoir context.
- All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Kate+Mulgrew/394274Supports: Career overview, major roles, and published memoirs.
- Stella Adler Studio of Acting — https://classes.stellaadler.com/profiles/kate-mulgrew/Supports: Broad acting career across television, film, and theatre.