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She continued her education at Utah State University where she received her master's degree in writing.
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Kinney received her undergraduate degrees in Communication and English from BYU.
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While growing up she dreamed of being a teacher.
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Kathy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer and Information Sciences at Colgate University in Hamilton New York.
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She has over 20 years information and process computer system experience in the consulting, manufacturing and nuclear utility industries.
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Kathy is an information technology professional with proficiency in planning, development and maintenance of a variety of business support systems.
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At an early age she fell in love with cats.
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Her feature film credits include Mr. Jones, This Boy's Life, Arachnophobia, Stanley & Iris, The Linguini Incident, Three Fugitives, Scrooged, and Parting Glances.
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In 1986, her friend, Bill Sherwood, wrote the film, Parting Glance, and cast Kinney in the movie. That opportunity led to other job offers.
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When she was 15 years old her father became ill and died of emphysema.
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Her parents are Marian and Harold Kinney.
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She is an only child.
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In 1976 Kathy Kinney moved from Stevens Point, Wisconsin to New York City.
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She was featured in the Summer 1997 edition of Mode magazine.
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Her first pet was a cat. It's name was Felix.
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She has battled a weight problem all her life.
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She began her career in New York City when she started performing improv at local comedy clubs.
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In 1987, Kinney moved to Los Angeles.
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Her big break came in 1986 when she starred in Parting Glances, a film that would later be recognized as Best Film at the USA Film Festival that same year.
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Kathy is allergic to cheese.
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She is 5' 4" (1.63 m) tall.
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Mimi Bobeck's character was not meant to be a regular on the show, but was written in after positive public reaction.