Kathleen York

Kathleen York, also known by her musical alias Bird York, began her acting career in her late teens, establishing a presence across film, television, and music. Her early work includes a recurring role as Betty in the television series “Dallas” from 1984–1985. She further developed her acting profile with roles in films like “I Love You to Death” (1990) and “Flashback” (1990). A significant milestone in her television career was her portrayal of Naomi Judd in the four-hour NBC miniseries “Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge” (1995), which earned her critical recognition. She also garnered attention for her comedic role as Daphne Hightower opposite Diane Keaton in the film “Northern Lights” (1997).

York’s career progressed with numerous recurring roles on prominent television series. She appeared as Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt for six seasons on “The West Wing” (2000–2006). Other notable television work includes roles in “Murder One,” “The O.C.,” “Desperate Housewives,” “In The Dark” (2019-2022), “How to Get Away With Murder” (2020), “Jane The Virgin” (2015-2016), and “Outcast” (2017). Her film roles include an appearance in the Oscar-winning film “Crash” (2004) and “Nightcrawler” (2014).

Beyond acting, Kathleen York is an accomplished singer-songwriter, recording under the name Bird York. She received an Academy Award nomination for her song “In The Deep” from the film “Crash” (2004). Her music has been featured in various television shows and films, such as the main theme for Sony’s “Seven Pounds” (2008), and in series like “House” (2004), “American Idol” (2002), “CSI: NY” (2004), “Nip/Tuck” (2003), and “Everwood” (2002). As a screenwriter, York, an alumnus of The Showrunner’s Training Program, has developed numerous television pilots for major studios including Warner Bros, Sony, Paramount, and Fox Television.