Kathy BATES is a MISERY Oscar Winner, having won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the 1990 film 'MISERY'. She is an American actress and director who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. Her other notable roles include 'Fried Green Tomatoes' (1991), 'TITANIC' (1997), and 'About Schmidt' (2002). She has also been nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.