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Phoebe CatesAmerican film actress and entrepreneur
Date of Birth: 16.06.1963
Country:  USA |
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Phoebe Cates biography
Phoebe Cates is an American actress and entrepreneur, best known for her roles in a number of teenage films, such as "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and "Gremlins." She was born in New York City, into a family closely connected to television and Broadway. Her father, Joseph Cates, was a prominent Broadway producer and one of the pioneers of television, having helped create the iconic game show "The $64,000 Question." Her uncle, Gilbert Cates, released a series of special programs for television, many of which were co-produced with Joseph; he also had a hand in several Oscar ceremonies. Phoebe's maternal grandfather was of Chinese-Filipino descent, while her father and maternal grandmother were of Russian-Jewish heritage.
Early life and career
Even as a child, Phoebe knew she wanted to be a dancer. She was able to secure a scholarship at the School of American Ballet, but had to abandon her dreams of a dance career after a serious knee injury at the age of fifteen. She then ventured into modeling, but this passion was short-lived. Leaving the runway behind, Phoebe pursued acting. Despite her father being an actor himself, he was not particularly thrilled with his daughter's choice. Phoebe made her debut in the 1982 film "Paradise," at the age of seventeen, where she had a leading role and several nude scenes, making it a close relative to the classic "The Blue Lagoon." In the future, Phoebe would deeply regret being involved in this film.
Rise to fame
In 1982, Phoebe starred in the film "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," a role for which she is still remembered today, especially for the iconic bikini scene. This time, Phoebe thoroughly enjoyed her role. Her subsequent roles were more modest and targeted towards children, including her work in the "Gremlins" duology and the 1991 film "Drop Dead Fred." Her face graced the covers of popular youth magazines such as "Seventeen," "Tiger Beat," and "Teen Beat." In 1985, Phoebe appeared in the off-Broadway production of "Rich Relations" at the Second Stage Theatre, based on a screenplay by David Henry Hwang. In 1994, she landed the lead role in the romantic comedy "Princess Caraboo."
Personal life and later career
In 1989, Phoebe married actor Kevin Kline, who was sixteen years her senior. In 2005, she opened her own boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City.
