Kathryn Anne Layng (born September 20, 1960) is an American actress.
Early life Layng was born in Rockford, Illinois. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School and was the Class of 1978 Homecoming Queen. Layng also graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Career Layng is best known for her role as nurse Mary Margaret "Curly" Spaulding in the ABC comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, M.D. The series aired from 1989 to 1993, and was her first major screen role.
In 1991, Layng guest starred in the television series Pro and Cons and appeared in the feature film The Marrying Man. After Doogie Howser, M.D. ended in 1993, Layng would guest star in the television series Joe's Life and Diagnosis: Murder. She also performed in the television short film Traveler's Rest in 1993.
In 2012, Layng co-starred in the independent film White Frog, which was produced by her husband, David Henry Hwang.
Personal life In 1993, Layng married playwright David Henry Hwang. They have two children, Noah David and Eva Veanne. They reside in New York City. In 1996, Layng, along with her husband had bought a chair at the modernism show in Seventh Regiment Armory.
Filmography YearTitleRoleNotes1989–1993Doogie Howser, M.D.Nurse Mary Margaret "Curly" SpauldingSeries regular1991The Marrying ManEmmaFeature film1991Pro and ConsVeronica CodyEpisode: "The Ex Spots the Mark"1993Joe's LifeMs. CahillEpisode: "The Invisible Man"1993Traveler's RestPennyTelevision short film1994Diagnosis MurderNancy BarlowEpisode: "Reunion with Murder"2012White FrogEdieIndependent film
Stage YearTitleRole(s)Venue(s)NotesRef. 1986 Melody of Manhattan performer Perry Street Theatre 1987 Delusion of Angels Sharon Soupstone Project and Actor's Outlet 1988 M. Butterfly Renee, Woman at Party, Girl in Magazine Eugene O'Neill Theatre Broadway debut 1992 Bondage Dominatrix Humana Festival 1992 Hyaena performer Humana Festival 1999 Death of a Salesman Miss Forsythe Eugene O'Neill Theatre 2003 The Moonlight Room Mrs Kelly Worth Street Theater, Beckett Theater Lucille Lortel Award nomination 2007 Yellow Face Jane/Miles/others Mark Taper Forum, The Public Theater References
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