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Cathy Lee Crosby Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Cathy Lee Crosby
Place Of Birth
Los Angeles, USA
Age
79 years old
Birth Date
December 2 1944

Cathy Lee Crosby Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Actress, Former Professional Tennis Player
Education & Qualifications
University of Southern California
Net Worth
$51,000,000
Parents
Linda Hayes, Louis Clayton Crosby
Siblings
Lucinda Crosby, Linda Lou Crosby

About Cathy Lee Crosby

Cathy Lee Crosby is a former American tennis player and actress.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Cathy Lee Crosby is also a former tennis player. Cathy has appeared in movies such as the 1974 tv film 'Wonder Woman' and the tv show ' That's Incredible!' (1980-1984).

Cathy was born into the entertainment industry on December 2, 1944, with her parents having been in the industry themselves. Even her sisters are also actresses. Cathy Lee Crosby grew up in Los Angeles playing tennis and she would play with her sisters before making it professionally.

A few years after retiring from tennis, Cathy tried her hand at acting and she excelled. Cathy made her acting debut in 1968 in the television series 'It Takes A Thief'. A few years later, in 1973, she made her movie debut. She played the role of Kay Butler in the movie 'The Laughing Police'.

Over her long career, Cathy Lee Crosby has made a lot of money, which she has used to help and empower the less fortunate. Her humanitarian acts have been recognized and she was knighted for her generous acts toward poor children. She was also named the Special Ambassador to Children for the United Nations.

Cathy Lee Crosby Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Cathy Lee Crosby’s net worth?

Cathy Lee Crosby has an estimated net worth of $51 million, which she earned from her professional career as a tennis player and as an actress.

How much does Cathy Lee Crosby earn per year?

It is not known how much Cathy Lee Crosby earns per year.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Cathy Lee Crosby?

Cathy Lee Crosby is 5 ft 7 in tall (172 cm).

How old is Cathy Lee Crosby?

Cathy was born on December 2, 1944. As of August 2022, she is 77 years old.

Childhood And Education

Cathy took birth in Los Angeles, California, to Louis Clayton Crosby and Linda Hayes. Cathy was born into a family of three children and she is the middle child, with two sisters. Growing up, Cathy took an interest in tennis and she would play with her sisters. She ended up making it professionally as a tennis player with her sister and playing at Wimbledon. The actress Cathy Lee Crosby graduated from the University of Southern California, majoring in psychology in 1968.

Family, Romance And Relationships

Who is Cathy Lee Crosby's partner?

It is not known who Cathy Lee Crosby is dating or if she's dating anyone at the moment. However, the actress married Alexande W. Ingle when she was 21. They divorced two years later in 1968.

The actress previously dated Richard Roundtree, and her last public relationship was with the football player Joe Theisman in 1991.

Who are Cathy Lee Crosby's children?

Cathy Lee Crosby does not have any children from her previous marriage and previous relationships.

Who are Cathy Lee Crosby's parents?

Cathy Lee Crosby was born to Linda Hayes and Lou Crosby. They welcomed Cathy on December 2, 1944. Linda Hayes was an actress known for the movies 'I'm Still Alive', 'Mexican Spitfire', and 'The Girl From Mexico'. Lou Crosby was an announcer and an actor known for 'Behind The Mask' and 'Days Of Glory'.

Who are Cathy Lee Crosby's siblings?

Cathy Lee Crosby has two siblings, both sisters. Her sisters' names are Lucinda Crosby and Linda Lou Crosby. Linda Lou Crosby is a director, producer, and former tennis player. She is known for the movies 'The Egyptian Princess', The Gypsy Cowman', and 'An Unfolding Fantasy'. Lucinda Crosby is an actress known for the movies 'WarGames', 'Pretty Woman' and 'Overboard'.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Cathy Lee Crosby is best known as an actress and a tennis player. As an actress, she is known for the movies 'The Laughing Policeman', 'Wonder Woman', 'The Dark', and as the character of Helen of Troy in the horror movie 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker'. The actress has also been in 'Ablaze' and 'Untamed Love', and she is also known for her appearance on the hit television series 'That's Incredible!'

As a tennis player, Cathy Lee Crosby was once ranked at number seven in the singles category of US junior tennis competition. In the doubles category, she was ranked fourth alongside her sister Lucinda Lou Crosby.

Charity Work

Cathy Lee Crosby is known for being heavily involved with youths who have been incarcerated. She did this humanitarian work in 1981 and her work was recognized, as she was knighted later on. She has also worked with other less fortunate children and she was the Special Ambassador to Children for the United Nations.

What awards has Cathy Lee Crosby won?

Cathy Lee Crosby was awarded the International Radio and Television Society's Outstanding Contribution to Television for working on 'Get High On Yourself'. She was also knighted and given the title of Lady Cathy Lee Crosby for her work with and helping poor children.

Cathy Lee Crosby’s Hobbies And Interests

Cathy Lee Crosby is an adventurous woman who loves doing the extraordinary. She has done almost anything you can think of, even joining the circus! The actress has done a trapeze act in the circus, and car racing, and she also loves skydiving.

Cathy also loves painting. Cathy is an avid lover of art and she collects art herself. She also likes to sing and it is worth mentioning that she has been a backup singer for the likes of Dolly Parton and Lionel Ritchie. As well as singing, she also loves dancing. She mostly does ballroom dancing.

Other Interesting Cathy Lee Crosby Facts And Trivia

  • She was born on December 2, making her zodiac sign Sagittarius.
  • She was a guest commentator at the event WrestleMania 2 from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
  • She auditioned for 'The Great Gatsby'.

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