Basic Information
| Name | Kate Geer |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1939-08-25 |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California |
| Profession | Actress and acting teacher/director |
| Theater Affiliation | Founding member of Theatricum Botanicum |
| Parents | Will Geer and Herta Ware |
| Spouse | Larry Linville (1962–1972) |
| Spouse | Derek Geer (d. 2016) |
| Children | Kelly; Ian; Macey |
| Advocacy | Organ donation champion |
| Net Worth | Undisclosed |
Background & Career
Kate Geer was born on 25 August 1939 in Los Angeles and launched her acting career in the late 1960s. She appeared on television in the series Supertrain (1979) and performed voice work for Fist of the North Star (1995). She honed her craft at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and regional theaters, and she co‑founded Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga as a classical and contemporary acting venue.
Personal Life & Family
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Parents
- Will Geer (1902–1978): Oscar‑ and Emmy‑winning actor, founder of Theatricum Botanicum
- Herta Ware (1917–2005): Actress and folk singer
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Marriages & Children
- Married Larry Linville in April 1962; daughter Kelly was born in 1965; divorced 1972
- Married deputy Derek Geer (d. 8 February 2016); son Ian (born 2002) and daughter Macey (adopted 2004)
Net Worth & Career Highlights
Kate Geer’s net worth remains undisclosed. Her career highlights include leading roles in television, extensive regional theater performances, and decades of teaching and directing actors in film and stage productions.
Latest News
In May 2016, Kate Geer recounted her husband Derek’s line‑of‑duty death and their advocacy journey in a local news feature. She rode as a Rose Parade Donor Family Rider on 1 January 2017, promoting organ donation in honor of Derek’s legacy.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Birth | 25 August 1939, Los Angeles |
| Parents | Will Geer & Herta Ware |
| Primary Profession | Actress; acting teacher and director |
| Notable Screen Credits | Supertrain (1979), Fist of the North Star (1995) |
| Theatricum Botanicum | Co‑founder, Topanga theater founded 1973 |
| Marriages | Larry Linville (1962–1972), Derek Geer (m. 1978–2016) |
| Children | Kelly (b. 1965), Ian (b. 2002), Macey (adopted 2004) |
| Advocacy | Organ donation champion; Rose Parade rider (2017) |
FAQ
Who is Kate Geer?
She is an American actress born in 1939 who built a career in television, voice work, and regional theater, and who co‑founded a major repertory company.
Who were her parents?
Her parents were actor Will Geer and actress‑singer Herta Ware, both prominent in film, television, and theater.
Who were her spouses and children?
She married actor Larry Linville in 1962 (daughter Kelly born 1965) and later married deputy Derek Geer (son Ian and daughter Macey).
What theater did she help found?
She co‑founded Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga as a venue for classical and contemporary plays.
What advocacy work is she known for?
She champions organ donation and served as a Rose Parade Donor Family Rider in January 2017.
References
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0311622/ | Kate Geer was born on August 25, 1939 in Los Angeles and is known for roles in Supertrain (1979) and voice work in Fist of the North Star (1995). |
| https://www.clevelandmemory.org/mastroianni/tm526.html | Kate Geer performed at the St. Paul Professional Repertory and Fred Miller Theater and appeared at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. |
| https://shakespearesurvival.com/ | She was a founding member and acting teacher/director at Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Geer | Her father, Will Geer, was an Oscar‐ and Emmy‑winning actor and founder of Theatricum Botanicum. |
| https://www.whosdatedwho.com/dating/larry-linville-and-kate-geer | She was married to actor Larry Linville from April 1962 to 1972 and they have a daughter named Kelly. |
| https://www.donatelifefloat.org/si/participants/pages/2017-kate-geer.html | In 2017, Kate rode in the Rose Parade as a Donor Family Rider to honor her husband Derek Geer and advocate for organ donation. |
| https://www.naijanews.com/buzz/people/kate-greer-bio-family-career-boyfriend-heritage-measurements/ | A separate profile for ‘Kate Greer’ claiming an $8 million net worth is a misattribution and unrelated to Kate Geer. |
| https://www.kkco11news.com/content/news/Kate-Geer–380054331.html | In May 2016, she recounted her husband’s death and their journey in a local news interview on KKCO. |
| https://www.donoralliance.org/newsroom/media-info/press/release/coloradans-celebrate-donation-in-national-local-events-this-holiday-season/ | Kate has continued involvement with Donor Alliance advocacy at Colorado events during the 2016 holiday season. |
