Phoebe Cates is a famous former actress in America. The former actress is well-known for her roles in films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins, and Drop Dead Fred.
Similarly, the actress also learned the nuances of acting by getting herself involved in theater plays. She is no more active in Hollywood as she has established herself as an entrepreneur. Caters owns a variety store named ‘Blue Tree’ that sells home decors, gifts, and toys.
Phoebe also runs a specialty food store. The actress has been in the Hollywood movie industry for so long and she has a long experience in the movie industry.
Phoebe Cates’s Date of Birth and Age
Phoebe Cates was born in New York City, the United States on July 16, 1963. At present, the actress is 59 years old but Cates has managed to keep herself really fit and beautiful even in her 50s. Phoebe has been celebrating her birthday on the 16th of July every year.
Likewise, Cates holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. She was born and spent her entire childhood in the United States.
Phoebe Cates’s Early Life
The actress was born to a family of television and Broadway production insiders. Cates is the daughter of Lily and Joseph Cates (originally Joseph Katz), who was a major Broadway producer and a pioneering figure in television, and who helped create The $64,000 Question.
Likewise, her uncle, Gilbert Cates, produced numerous television specials, often in partnership with her father, as well as several annual Academy Awards shows.
Phoebe is a Eurasian, both her father and maternal grandmother were of Russian Jewish descent, while her maternal grandfather was Chinese-Filipino.
Her mother was born in Shanghai, China. Cates joined the Professional Children’s School and the Juilliard School. Phoebe started modeling, appearing in Seventeen and other teen-oriented magazines at the age of 10. A few years later, Cates wanted to become a dancer.
Meanwhile, she received a scholarship to the School of American Ballet but quit after a knee injury at age 14. Later, Phoebe started a short, successful career as a model.
The actress said that she disliked the industry: “It was just the same thing, over and over. Later, I did it solely for the money.
Phoebe Cates’s Relationship
The actress was in a relationship with Stavros Merjos who is a famous film producer. The couple met each other in 1979 at a nightclub. However, they never revealed the reason for their break up.
Later in 1983, Cates met Kevin Kline at an audition venue and started dating after some time. In 1989, she decided to live with her despite being 16 years younger than him.
They have two children from their marriage son Owen Joseph Kline who was born in the year 1991. And their daughter, Greta Kline, was born on March 21, 1994.
Phoebe Cates’s Career
Moreover, the actress is also known for her singing abilities and has lent her voice to a couple of songs including the theme song of the film, ‘Paradise’.
Cates started off her career as a supermodel and went on to star in a few films and television shows like ‘Baby Sister’, ‘Private School’, ‘Princess Caraboo’ and ‘The Anniversary Party.
Similarly, the actress also learned the nuances of acting by getting herself involved in theater plays. She is no more active in Hollywood as she has established herself as an entrepreneur. Caters owns a variety store named ‘Blue Tree’ that sells home decors, gifts, and toys.
The actress made her film debut on May 7, 1982, with the romantic flick, ‘Paradise’. In the movie, she played a bold character and impressed the audience with her acting skills.
In Paradise, the plot of the film revolves around two teenagers, David and Sarah, who get stranded in a desert. Their journey, during which they discover the different aspects of sexuality, brings them together.
Phoebe also runs a specialty food store. The actress has been in the Hollywood movie industry for so long and she has a long experience in the movie industry.
Furthermore, Phoebe was praised for her skills and was branded as a daring actress. She was also praised for her singing skills. The title song, played along with the end credits, was sung by her.
Phoebe Cates’s Social Media Handles
Phoebe Cates is not active on her social media handles like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and others.