Kate Mulgrew
Actress · TV star · Since 1978
Known for
Kate Mulgrew is an American actress born in Dubuque, Iowa, best known for breaking new ground as Captain Kathryn Janeway on 'Star Trek: Voyager', the first woman to lead a 'Star Trek' series. She reprised the role in 'Star Trek: Nemesis' before earning a new generation of fans as Galina 'Red' Reznikov in 'Orange Is the New Black'. Her prolific voice career includes 'Batman: The Animated Series' and 'American Dad!'. Spanning science fiction icon status and prestige drama, she remains one of television's most instantly recognizable veteran performers.
Kate Mulgrew
Actress · TV star · Since 1978
20 Movies · 31 Series
Kate Mulgrew is an American actress born in Dubuque, Iowa, best known for breaking new ground as Captain Kathryn Janeway on 'Star Trek: Voyager', the first woman to lead a 'Star Trek' series. She reprised the role in 'Star Trek: Nemesis' before earning a new generation of fans as Galina 'Red' Reznikov in 'Orange Is the New Black'. Her prolific voice career includes 'Batman: The Animated Series' and 'American Dad!'. Spanning science fiction icon status and prestige drama, she remains one of television's most instantly recognizable veteran performers.
Movies
Plays Admiral Janeway
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002
Plays Margaret Donner
Throw Momma from the Train
1987
Plays Maj. Rayner Fleming
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
1985
Plays Rachel Prescott
Camp Nowhere
1994
Plays Mary
Perception
2005
Plays Dr. Terri Meyerson
The Magnificent Meyersons
2023
Plays Kathryn Janeway
Star Trek: Voyager - Dark Frontier
1999
Plays Over-Sphere (voice)
Flatland²: Sphereland
2012
Plays Sharon Martin
A Stranger Is Watching
1982
Plays Kathryn Janeway
Star Trek: Voyager - Basics
1996
Plays Kathryn Janeway
Star Trek: Voyager - Scorpion
2000
Plays Kathryn Janeway
Star Trek: Voyager - Future's End
2000
Plays Isolt
Lovespell
1981
Plays Mrs. Pescoe
Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys
1995
Plays General Zera (voice)
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past
2015
Plays The Player's Wife
The Best and the Brightest
2010
Plays Colonel Simms
The Response
2008
Plays Judith Schweitzer
Round Numbers
1992
TV Shows
Plays Kathryn Janeway
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
Plays Galina 'Red' Reznikov
Orange Is the New Black
2013
Plays Mary Ryan Fenelli
Ryan's Hope
1975
Plays Kathryn Janeway (voice)
Star Trek: Prodigy
2021
Plays Kove
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011
Plays Dr. Joanne Springsteen
HeartBeat
1988
Plays Kate Columbo/Kate Callahan
Mrs. Columbo
1979
Plays Lisbeth Chardin
Man of the People
1991
Plays Alma Lane
Mr. Mercedes
2017
Plays Theresa Bowers
Dope Thief
2025
Plays The Cat (voice)
Infinity Train
2019
Plays Drew Finch
The Man Who Fell to Earth
2022
Plays Jane Lattimer
Warehouse 13
2009
Plays Anastasia Renard/Titania (voice)
Gargoyles
1994
Plays Mrs. Steiner
Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
2022
Plays Tony Nicholson
The Word
1978
Plays Susan Sher
The First Lady
2022
Plays Serpentina (voice)
The Bad Guys: The Series
2025
Plays Rachel Clement
The Manions of America
1981
Plays Janet Eldridge
Cheers
1982
Plays Sonny Greer
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Red Claw (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
Plays Helen Donnelly
The Black Donnellys
2007
Plays Kendall Murphy
Roses Are for the Rich
1987
Plays Helen O'Casey
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Queen Hippsodeth (voice)
Aladdin
1994
Plays Cressa (voice)
The Pirates of Dark Water
1991
Plays Mavis (voice)
Dogs in Space
2021
Plays June Rosewood (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Dr. Derek (voice)
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
1990
Latest Trailers
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Elio
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The Bad Guys: The Series
Serpentina (voice)
2026Season 2
INVINCIBLE
Domina (voice)
2026Season 4
Imagine
Book of Discipline (voice)
2026
The Bad Guys: The Series
Serpentina (voice)
2025Season 1
Dope Thief
Theresa Bowers · 8 episodes
2025–
The Magnificent Meyersons
Dr. Terri Meyerson
2023
Dogs in Space
Mavis (voice)
2022Season 2
Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
Mrs. Steiner · 4 episodes
2022–
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Drew Finch
2022–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kate Mulgrew and where are they from?
Kate Mulgrew is 71 years old, born on April 29, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kate Mulgrew?
Kate Mulgrew is best known for roles in Star Trek: Nemesis, Elio, Throw Momma from the Train.
How many movies has Kate Mulgrew been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Kate Mulgrew has appeared in 20 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Kate Mulgrew's first movie?
The career of Kate Mulgrew began with Alien Lover (1975).
What is Kate Mulgrew's most recent movie or series?
Kate Mulgrew's most recent release is Imagine, which premiered on January 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Kate Mulgrew appeared in?
On television, Kate Mulgrew has appeared in INVINCIBLE, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Orange Is the New Black, American Dad!.
Kate Mulgrew
1955-04-29 · Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Katherine Kiernan Maria "Kate" Mulgrew (born April 29, 1955) is an American actress, most famous for her roles on Star Trek: Voyager as Captain Kathryn Janeway and Ryan's Hope as Mary Ryan. She has performed in multiple television shows, theatre productions and movies, she has also earned multiple awards for her acting, including an Obie Award, a Golden Satellite Award and a Saturn Award. She has also been nominated for a Golden Globe Award. She is also an active member of the Alzheimer's Association National Advisory Council and the voice of Cleveland's Metro Health System.