Katharine Ross was born on January 29, 1940, in Hollywood, California. She is recognized as a distinguished American actress with a career spanning film, television, and stage. Her parents were Katharine W. Hall and Dudley T. Ross. At the time of her birth, her father was serving in the U.S. Navy, though he later worked for the Associated Press. Due to his naval assignments, the family moved frequently—first to Virginia, then to Palo Alto, eventually settling in Walnut Creek, a suburban town outside of San Francisco.
Ross often spoke fondly of her time growing up in Walnut Creek, crediting the small-town environment with giving her a grounded and modest upbringing. Her ancestry includes Scottish, German, Channel Islander (Guernsey), and English heritage, reflecting a diverse European background.
Katharine Ross graduated from Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek in 1957. She continued her education at Diablo Valley College, located in the Bay Area. It was during her time there that Ross developed a deep interest in the performing arts, particularly in film. This passion laid the foundation for her future career in Hollywood.
| Height: | 5' 5" |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Profession: | American film actress |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Children: | Cleo Rose Elliott |
| Date of Birth: | January 29, 1940 (age 78 years) |
| Nationality: | American |
| Net Worth: | N/A |
| T.V. Show(s): | The Shadow Riders, Conagher, The Colbys |
| Birth Place: | Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA |
| Spouse: | Sam Elliott (m. 1984), Gaetano Lisi (m. 1974–1979) |
| Shoe Size: | N/A |
| Net Worth 2020: | 5 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
