What is Kathy Najimy Net Worth?
Kathy Najimy is an American actress, comedian, and activist who has a net worth of $7 million. She is best known for her roles in Sister Act, Hocus Pocus, and The Wedding Planner. She has also had recurring roles in TV shows such as Veep, King of the Hill, and The Big C. She has been active in the entertainment industry since 1987 and continues to be a prominent figure in the industry today.
Kathy Najimy Early Life
Kathy was born on February 6th, 1957 in San Diego, California to parents Samia and Fred Najimy. She grew up with two sisters and attended Crawford High School. After high school she attended San Diego State University where she majored in theatre arts. While there she was involved in various productions including “The Boyfriend” and “Godspell”. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979.
Kathy Najimy Career
Najimy made her acting debut in the 1987 movie Wall Street as a secretary. Her breakout role came when she played Sister Mary Patrick in the 1992 movie Sister Act alongside Whoopi Goldberg. This role earned her a nomination for an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. She reprised this role for the 1993 sequel Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit which was equally successful as its predecessor.
In 1993 she starred alongside Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker in the Disney classic Hocus Pocus as Mary Sanderson which further cemented her status as one of Hollywood’s leading comedic actresses. In 2001 she starred opposite Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Lopez in The Wedding Planner which became one of her most successful films to date grossing over $95 million worldwide at the box office.
Najimy has also had recurring roles on TV shows such as Veep (2016-2017), King of the Hill (1997-2010) and The Big C (2010-2013). She has also lent her voice to animated movies such as Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) and Wreck It Ralph (2012).
In addition to acting, Najimy is an advocate for various causes such as LGBT rights, HIV/AIDS awareness, animal rights, poverty relief, women’s rights etc., She is also an active member of People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA).
Kathy Najimy Biography
Najimy released her autobiography titled “Nudie Nudie: My Life As An Actress” which was published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd on April 4th 2006. The book chronicles her life from childhood till present day including personal stories about her family life growing up as well as details about some of her most famous roles throughout her career such as Sister Mary Patrick from Sister Act and Mary Sanderson from Hocus Pocus.
Kathy Najimy Height & Weight
Najimy stands at 5 feet 3 inches tall (160 cm) while weighing around 130 pounds (59 kg). Her body measurements are 34-27-36 inches respectively while she wears a size 8 US shoe size. Her hair color is dark brown while her eye color is hazel greenish blue.
Date of Birth & Nationality
Najimy was born on February 6th 1957 making her 63 years old at present day.Her nationality is American but holds dual citizenship with Canada due to being married to Canadian actor Dan Finnerty since 1995.