Background:

Kate Forster, daughter of the Academy Award nominee Robert Forster, appeared with her father in such films as “Hollywood Harry” (1986), which marked her debut, “Family Tree” (1999), “It's a Shame About Ray” (2000) and “Diamond Men” (2000), from which she also got a credit as associate producer. She also appeared in other films like “Me, Myself & Irene” (2000, with Jim Carrey), “Mulholland Dr.” (2001, with Justin Theroux and Naomi Watts) and “Thank Heaven” (2006, with Matt Keeslar). On the small screen, Kate had guest starring roles on  the popular shows “Grey's Anatomy” and “Strong Medicine” (both 2005).

Kate has been divorced from husband Robert Bendick since 2005.  


Child of Actor

Childhood and Family:

Kathrine 'Kate' Forster was born on October 26, 1969. She is the daughter of actor Robert Forster (born July 13, 1941) and his first wife, June Forster. Kate has two sisters, Elizabeth (born 1967) and Maeghen (born 1972).

On July 5, 2002, Kate was married to Robert Bendick (born October 5, 1970). The couple later divorced in 2005. The bond produced one child.


Diamond Men

Career:

Billed as Kathrine Forster, Kate Forster had her first film debut at age 17 in “Hollywood Harry” (1986), which was directed by and starred her father, Robert Forster. There she played the supporting role of Danielle Petry.

Kate, however, did not appear in another film until 1999's “Family Tree,” playing Ms. Krynock. Directed by Duane Clark and written by Paul Canterna, the drama/family movie won the Special Jury Award for Independent Theatrical Feature Films - Family/Children at the WorldFest Houston and Directors Gold Award at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival. It starred her father and Naomi Judd.

Entering the new millennium, Kate made a brief appearance in the hit comedy film “Me, Myself & Irene” (2000), which was directed by the Farrelly Brothers and starred Jim Carrey, and  reunited with her father for the comedy “It's a Shame About Ray” (2000), which won the Jury Award for Best Short Film at the Newport Beach Film Festival. The same year, she also served as an associate producer on the Dan Cohen drama film “Diamond Men,” starring her father, Donnie Wahlberg and Bess Armstrong. She also appeared on the film as a customer.

In 2001, Kate portrayed Martha Johnson in “Mulholland Dr.,” a neo-noir psychological thriller film written and directed by David Lynch and starring Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts and Laura Harring.  

Following another absence, Kate hit television with guest spots in “Summerland” (2004), “Grey's Anatomy” (2005), where she appeared as Jane Richie in the latter show's episode called “Shake Your Groove Thing,” and “Strong Medicine” (2005).

In 2006, Kate had a featured role as a waitress in the comedy film “Thank Heaven,” starring Matt Keeslar, Jenny McCarthy and Gia Carides. The John Mallory Asher directed movie has become her last screen appearance to date.     


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