- Bates settled a breach of contract lawsuit against movie producer Martin Bregman -- Bates was seeking at least $1.25 million in damages on allegations Bregman reneged on a deal for her to star in a movie that tentatively was called CAROLINA TORN ASUNDER. (April 26, 2003)
- Robert De Niro, Kathy Bates, Gabriel Byrne and Harvey Keitel are to team up in a not particularly micro-budget film called THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY - The British and Spanish backed retelling of Thornton Wilder's 1927 Pulitzer-prize winning novel turns on the lives of five people who plunged to their deaths when the San Luis Rey bridge collapsed in 1740s Peru and also explores the lives of the people who knew them. (February 21, 2003)
- Reportedly was disappointed that a scene in MISERY (1990) was cut in which she kills a young police officer by rolling over him repeatedly with a lawnmower. Director Rob Reiner was afraid that the audience would laugh at it.
- Sometimes Credited As: Bobo Bates, Kathy D. Bates
- Nickname: Bobo
- Her two older sisters appeared briefly in PRIMARY COLORS (1998).
- Did her first ever nude scene at the age of 43 in AT PLAY IN THE FIELDS OF THE LORD (1991). She disrobed again for ABOUT SCHMIDT (2002).
- A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors.
- Lived with ex-husband Tony Campisi for 12 years before marrying him.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for About Schmidt. (2003)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for ABOUT SCHMIDT. (2003)
- Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series at Emmy Awards for Six Feet Under. (2003)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for ANNIE. (2000)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at Emmy Awards for ANNIE. (2000)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for PRIMARY COLORS. (1999)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for PRIMARY COLORS. (1999)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for PRIMARY COLORS. (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Movie at Emmy Awards for DASH AND LILLY. (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for 3rd Rock from the Sun. (1999)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for THE LATE SHIFT. (1997)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for THE LATE SHIFT. (1996)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. (1993)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. (1992)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for MISERY. (1991)
Quotes- "The Oscar changed everything. Better salary, working with better people, better projects, more exposure, less privacy."
Awards- Dallas-Forth Worth Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actress, ABOUT SCHMIDT (2003)
- National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actress, ABOUT SCHMIDT (2002)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication, ANNIE (2000)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, PRIMARY COLORS (1999)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Supporting Actress - Comedy, THE WATERBOY (1999)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama, PRIMARY COLORS (1999)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actress, PRIMARY COLORS (1999)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actress, PRIMARY COLORS (1999)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama, TITANIC (1998)
- Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards: Best Supporting Actress, PRIMARY COLORS (1998)
- San Diego Film Critics Society Awards: Best Supporting Actress, PRIMARY COLORS (1998)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, PRIMARY COLORS (1998)
- Golden Satellite Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, THE LATE SHIFT (1997)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries, THE LATE SHIFT (1997)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication, THE LATE SHIFT (1997)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role Television Series, THE LATE SHIFT (1996)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actress, MISERY (1991)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role-Drama, MISERY (1990)
- Academy Awards: Best Actress, MISERY (1990)
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