Kathryn Hays American Actress | Wikipedia
Kathryn Hays American Actress | Wikipedia
Born July 26, 1934, Kathryn Hays, American actress raised in Joliet
Born Kay Piper on July 26, 1934, in Princeton, Illinois, Kathryn Hays grew up in Joliet. She began her career as a model and studied at Northwestern University before changing her name and moving into acting. Hays gained widespread recognition for her role as Kim Hughes on CBS's As the World Turns, where she appeared from 1972 until the show ended in 2010. She also had notable roles on The Guiding Light and in various episodic TV series, including Star Trek. Hays was active in Broadway productions and made several film appearances. Her connection to Joliet remains a significant part of her story, reflecting her early life in the city.
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