Patricia Kalember (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress, best known for her role as Georgiana "Georgie" Reed Whitsig in the NBC drama series Sisters (1991–1996). Kalember also had the leading roles in a number of television films, co-starred in the feature films, including Fletch Lives (1989), Jacob's Ladder (1990), A Far Off Place (1993), Signs (2002), The Company Men (2010), and Limitless (2011), and recurring roles in thirtysomething (1989–1991) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2004–2010).
Early life and education Kalember was raised in Westport, Connecticut, and Louisville, Kentucky. She received her BA in Theater from Indiana University and a MFA from Temple University. Kalember has been married to British actor Daniel Gerroll since 1986. They have three children. She was previously married to Mark Torres, an actor.
Career Kalember made her television debut in 1981, on the daytime soap opera Texas. She later was a regular cast member on Loving. She was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance in the play The Foreigner (1986). In 1986, she had the leading role in the short-lived CBS drama series, Kay O'Brien. She also starred alongside Tim Matheson in the short-lived ABC sitcom Just in Time (1988). From 1989 to 1991, she appeared in a recurring role on thirtysomething.
Kalember may be best known for her role as Georgiana "Georgie" Reed Whitsig in the NBC drama series, Sisters, alongside Swoosie Kurtz, Sela Ward, and Julianne Phillips, from 1991 to 1996. She later had the leading roles in a number of made-for-television films. Kalember had roles in such films as Cat's Eye (1985), Fletch Lives (1989), Jacob's Ladder (1990), Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even (1992), and A Far Off Place (1993).
She played the role of Margaret Craig McNamara in the HBO biographical film Path to War (2002) and appeared as Mel Gibson's character's wife in the science-fiction thriller, Signs that same year. She had guest roles on such television series as Touched by an Angel, Gossip Girl, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, and Orange Is the New Black. Kalember played two different characters in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit; in 2001, she appeared in an episode of the second season, and from 2004 to 2010, she played Judge Karen Taten. Kalember co-starred in such films as The Girl in the Park, The Company Men, Rabbit Hole, and Limitless.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1985Cat's EyeMarcia1988Little Girl LostAndrea NewmanTelevision film1989Fletch LivesAmanda Ray Ross1990KaleidoscopeAlexandraTelevision film1990Jacob's LadderSarah1992Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get EvenBarbara1993Elizabeth Parker1993Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney StoryLinda KarneyTelevision film1995Margaret TrainorTelevision film1995Degree of GuiltJudge Caroline MastersTelevision film1996Angel Flight DownTeresa BagshawTelevision film1997Home Before DarkDolores James1998When Husbands CheatTess McCallTelevision film1999JumpMother1999Final RunConnie Phipps-SingerTelevision film2000Killing CinderellaCinderella2000Labor PainsDelia2000Sandra Michaels2002Path to WarMargaret Craig McNamara2002SignsColleen Hess2003Straight from the HeartLaurie WoodsTelevision film2004Fatal Lessons: The Good TeacherSamantha StephensTelevision film2007Ben's PlanShelly Stephens2007Amanda2010Cynthia McClary2010Rabbit HolePeg2010KalamityTerry Klepack2011LimitlessMrs. Atwood2012Girl Most LikelyVirginia2015Run All NightRose Maguire2016CustodyWendy Fisher2020Morning Into NightDelilahShort film
Television Year Title Role Notes1981TexasMeredithEpisode: "1.339"1983–1984LovingMerrill VochekSeries regular1985BrassLori CartwrightTV pilot1985Carlene Randall Episode: "The Equalizer" 1986Kay O'BrienDr. Kay 'Kayo' O'BrienSeries regular, 13 episodes1987Dr. Stephanie Davis Episode: "Coal Black Soul"1988Just in TimeJoanna FarrellSeries regular, 6 episodes1988ABC Afterschool SpecialMaria AceroEpisode: "Date Rape"1989–1991thirtysomethingSusannah HartRecurring role, 15 episodes1991–1996SistersGeorgiana 'Georgie' Reed WhitsigSeries regular, 127 episodes1997Early EditionDr. PriceEpisode: "Love Is Blind"1997Michael HayesDr. Claire SolomonEpisode: "The Doctor's Tale"2001Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLeslie DeSantisEpisode: "Folly"2002Touched by an AngelJanice LowryEpisode: "Secreets and Lies"2004–2010Law & Order: Special Victims UnitJudge Karen TatenRecurring role, 10 episodes2008Gossip GirlMrs. BoardmanEpisode: "There Might be Blood"2010Julie BowersEpisode: "Painkiller"2011Weekends at BellevueLucindaTV pilot2011Blue BloodsDr. KellerRecurring role, 3 episodes2012White CollarMs. HollomanEpisode: "Judgment Day"2013–2018Orange Is the New BlackMarka NicholsRecurring role, 4 episodes2014–2019Madam Secretary Senator Kate Fletcher4 episodes2014Olive KitteridgeJoyceHBO miniseries; Episode: "Incoming Tide"2015Allegiance NCS Director2 episodes2015–2020PowerKate Egan2015VeepSarah Episode: “Mommy Meyer”2017–2018The TickJoan11 episodes 2018The BlacklistAnna HopkinsEpisode: "The Invisible Hand (No. 63)"2019ElementaryErika VanderweyEpisode: "The Latest Model"2022–presentPower Book IV: ForceKate EganSupporting role
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