Claim to Fame: Her first role was a breakout one in the film
"Fast Times At Ridgemont High." She played in a few more roles
before hitting another role in a high grossing movie, "Gremlins."
Family Life:
Married to Kevin Kline since March of 1989 and they have two children (daughter
Greta Simone, and son Owen).
Info: Phoebe has appeared in many films and also was very active in
theater appearing in many productions all over the country.
Most people don't know that Phoebe sings too. In fact you can
hear her sing by Clicking Here
Where Is She Now:
Shortly after she married Kevin Kline, Phoebe really put her career on the back
burner and only appeared in select roles.
Since then she, Kevin and her kids divide their time between
their country estate in upstate New York and their luxury
penthouse in Manhattan's upper east side. When not
supporting her husbands continuing fine stage and film work,
she fills her time attending openings and benefits and her
favorite activity, hosting dinner parties and 'dishing the dirt'
with her celebrity friends.
Although only appearing in the occasional film, she has put
her son Owen into the movies, often showing up on the set to
make sure he is behaving. He appeared with her in "The
Anniversary Party."
You can write to Phoebe at: Phoebe Cates
C/O United Talent Agency
9560 Wilshire Boulevard #500
Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2400
Trivia: Daughter of producer/director Joseph Cates.
Niece of producer/director Gilbert Cates.
Godmother was author Jacqueline Susann.
Phoebe was originally going to play the role of Annie Banks
in the remake of "Father of the Bride" but became pregnant
so she had to drop out. The role then went to Kimberly Williams.
In the movie "Private School", Phoebe sings two of the sound-
track songs: "Just One Touch" and "How Do I Let You Know".
The punk band "Fenix TX" wrote a song about her called, "Phoebe Cates."
Before turning to acting, she worked as a teen model in the
pages of "Seventeen."
According to Izumi Matsumoto, the creator of "Kimagure Orange Road" (1987) a
popular manga series (Japanese comic) and animated TV-series. Ms Cates was the
inspiration behind the beautiful character Ayukawa Madoka.
Gets her exotic beauty from her Filipina mother.
CREDITS: The Anniversary Party (2001) .... Sophia Gold
Princess Caraboo (1994) .... Princess Caraboo/Mary Baker
Bodies, Rest & Motion (1993) .... Carol
Drop Dead Fred (1991) .... Elizabeth
Largo Desolato (1990/II) (TV) .... Young Philosophy Student
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) .... Kate Beringer
I Love You to Death (1990) (uncredited) .... Joey's Girl at Disco
Heart of Dixie (1989) .... Aiken
Shag (1989) .... Carson McBride
Bright Lights, Big City (1988) .... Amanda
Date with an Angel (1987) .... Patty Winston
Lace II (1985) (TV) .... Lili
Gremlins (1984) .... Kate Beringer
Lace (1984) (TV) .... Lili
Private School (1983) .... Christine Ramsey
Baby Sister (1983) (TV) .... Annie Burroughs
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) .... Linda Barrett
Paradise (1982) .... Sarah
Where Is She Now:
Shortly after she married Kevin Kline, Phoebe really put her career on the back
burner and only appeared in select roles.
