An American actress and model who became an emblem of 1980s cinema, Phoebe Cates is best remembered for two indelible roles: the wholesome Kate in 'Gremlins' (1984) and the red-swimsuit fantasy of 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. The New York native appeared in comedies such as 'Drop Dead Fed' and 'Gremlins 2' before largely stepping away from acting to raise her family with husband Kevin Kline. Fresh-faced and charismatic, she embodied a certain teen-idol glamour of her era. She is an American actress whose relatively brief career left a lasting pop-culture imprint. Read more