Kathleen Kerrigan

Kathleen Kerrigan (circa 1869 - January 17, 1957) was an American actress on stage and in the early years of films. Early years The daughter of John Kerrigan and Sarah McLean Kerrigan, she was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but moved with her family to New Albany, Indiana. Her brothers were actor J. Warren Kerrigan and film executive Wallace W. Kerrigan. Career Kerrigan's professional acting debut came on January 8, 1891, at Macauley's Theatre in Louisville, when she played the title role in Lady of Lyons and Galatea in Pygmaleon and Galatea. Soon after that, she became leading lady for Frank Mayo in his plays. Following three seasons with Mayo, she joined the Abbot and Teal troupe. Later, she acted with Robert Mantell in performances of Shakspeare's plays. Her Broadway plays included Laugh, Clown, Laugh! (1923), Everywoman (1911), The New Dominion (1906), and Sam Houston (1906). Kerrigan's film debut came in No. 99, with her brother as the star.