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Kathy Ireland

Kathy Ireland

Actor · Born March 20, 1963 (63) · Glendale, California, USA

Kathy Ireland was born on March 20, 1963 in Glendale, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Loaded Weapon 1 (1993), Alien from L.A. (1988) and Necessary Roughness (1991). She has been married to Dr. Gregory P. Olsen since August 20, 1988. They have three children.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 20, 1963 (63)
From
Glendale, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
26 on MovieCove · 42 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Up 21% in 30 days

What are Kathy Ireland's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 19th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Adventure3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 7th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Self
21%
Morality
19%
Society
11%
Survival
5%
Power
3%
Ideas
2%
Friendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 3

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 8 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 7 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 6
Shapeshifter
2 of 6
Ally
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
5
Joyful
5
Hopeful
5
Tense
4
Warm
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kathy Ireland's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 26 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kathy Ireland's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

42 credits, 26 with a MovieCove page; 14 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Fran Drescher Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Twice Upon a Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Kristen Claus

  • Once Upon a Christmas(2000)

    as Kristen Claus

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Amber Hutton

  • The Lionhearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

  • For Your Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Pensacola: Wings of Gold(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Kathy Ireland

  • King of the Hill(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Sylvia (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Shelley

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Suddenly Susan(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Terri

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Cosby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Incredible Hulk(1996)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Hello, She Lied(1996)

    as Marsha Thomas

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Gridlock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Michele Conner

  • Deadly Games (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Amber

  • Backfire!(1995)

    as Jessica Luvintryst

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • The Watcher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Kathy Ireland - Total Fitness Workout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Fantastic Four: The Animated Series(1994)

    Show 5 episodes · as Crystal (voice)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Karla

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit(1994)

    as Crystal

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Duckman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as Susie (voice)

  • A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives(1993)

    as Dee Morrison

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Amore!(1993)

    as Taylor Christopher

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Boy Meets World(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Alexis

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Loaded Weapon 1(1993)

    as Destiny Demeanor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Presence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Laura

  • The Edge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Larry Sanders Show(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Kathy Ireland

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Mom and Dad Save the World(1992)

    as Semage, Raff's Daughter

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Melrose Place(1992)

    Show 4 episodes · as Brittany Maddocks

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Down the Shore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Player(1992)

    as Kathy Ireland

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Necessary Roughness(1991)

    as Lucy Draper

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Destiny(1990)

    as Gina

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Side Out(1990)

    as Marie

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Grand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheila

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Joyce

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Journey to the Center of the Earth(1988)

    as Wanda Saknussemm

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Alien from L.A.(1988)

    as Wanda Saknussemm

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Charles in Charge(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Woman In Line

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 85th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 42 titles from 1984 to 2010; peak year 1993.

Biggest box office

Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)

$28M worldwide

Highest rated

Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)

Midcredits 45th

Film career

19842010

Peak 1993 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting42 of 42: 42 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score29th

By decade

1980s4 · acting1990s34 · acting2000s3 · acting2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 14% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Kathy Ireland's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 28th percentile, the median of all 14; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 19th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

19thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 26 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 26 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Alien from L.A. (1988)

92nd percentile spread · 65% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Player (1992)

Midcredits 93rd · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 39/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 64, detractors 24. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Kathy Ireland's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Kathy Ireland work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kathy Ireland's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Avi Lerner shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers