Kathleen, also known as Bird York, started acting in her late teens and is primarily known as a character actress, due to her ability to disappear into the roles she plays. Highlights include her critically-acclaimed portrayal of southern charmer Naomi Judd (from ages 27-47), in the four-hour NBC miniseries biopic, Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can ...
performer: "Have No Fear" - as Bird York / writer: "Have No Fear" - as Bird York
Standoff
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007
Sublime
2007
Video performer: "Go With It", "Have No Fear", "George's Escape" - as Bird York / writer: "Go With It", "Have No Fear", "George's Escape" - as Bird York
CSI: NY
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006
The 78th Annual Academy Awards
2006
TV Special performer: "In the Deep" / writer: "In the Deep" - as Bird York
In Justice
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006
House M.D.
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005
Bound by Lies
2005
Video performer: "Never Gonna Find Us" - as Bird York / writer: "Never Gonna Find Us" - as Bird York
Crash
2004/I
performer: "In the Deep" 2004 - as Bird York / writer: "In the Deep" 2004 - as Bird York
Shelter Island
2003
performer: "Postcard Day" - as Bird York / writer: "Postcard Day" - as Bird York
Jake 2.0
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Nip/Tuck
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Everwood
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Never Get Outta the Boat
2002
performer: "Rise Up", "True As the Moon", "Have No Fear" - as Bird York / writer: "Rise Up", "True As the Moon", "Have No Fear" - as Bird York
Family Law
TV Series performer - 7 episodes, 2001 writer - 7 episodes, 2001
Happy Campers
2001
performer: "Softer Side" - as Bird York / writer: "Softer Side" - as Bird York
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Incest: A Family Tragedy
2007
Documentary
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
After Hours with Daniel Boulud
2007
TV Series
Herself
Park City: Where Music Meets Film
2007
TV Movie
Herself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2006
TV Series
Herself
The 78th Annual Academy Awards
2006
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Best Original Song & Performer: In the Deep (as Kathleen 'Bird' York)
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Chelsea Lately
2012
TV Series
Jolene
Desperate Housewives
2008
TV Series
Monique Polier
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2006
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song