Kathryn Rossetter

Kathryn Rossetter is an American acting teacher and actress who best known for her role in a Broadway production of Death of a Salesman (1984) as well as its 1985 TV movie adaptation.

Kathryn Rossetter
Born
OccupationActress

Career

Acting

She has appeared in films such as The Night We Never Met (1993)[1], Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997), Fearless (1993), and The Unidentified (2008).

On the television she acted in shows such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,[2] Kate & Allie and L.A. Law.

As well as "Death of a Salesman, she has performed in theater in "The Good Coach" (1989), "Love Lemmings" (1991), and "The Time of the Cuckoo" (2000)[3].

Teaching

Rossetter teaches acting, and is the head of the Master of Fine Arts Acting Department at The New School where she teaches Contemporary Technique, and also teaches a Chekhov Scene Study class at the New Studio. She also does one-to-one coaching for actors[4].

#MeToo movement

Rossetter co-starred with Dustin Hoffman in both the Broadway production and TV movie adaptation of Death of a Salesman in the mid-1980s. In 2017 during the #MeToo movement, Rossetter alleged that Hoffman had sexually assaulted her during these productions. Hoffman never officially responded to Rossetter's allegations.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1988ShakedownMargaret O'Leary
1989Hell HighCoach Sandy Hand
1993The Night We Never MetExcuse Me Shopper
1993FearlessJennifer Hummel
1997Speed 2: Cruise ControlMother at Condo
1998WhateverCarol Stockard
2004PeoplesMrs. Anderson
2008The UnidentifiedMrs. Dewan
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References

  1. Willis, John; Monush, Barry (February 1, 2000). Screen World 1994. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 54. ISBN 9781557832016.
  2. "Actress Alleges Dustin Hoffman Groped and Harassed Her". Time. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Associated Press. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  3. "Kathryn Rosseter Broadway and Theatre Credits". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
  4. Kathryn Rossetter Official Site: Teaching page
  5. Schonfeld, Zach (December 8, 2017). "Dustin Hoffman faces new allegations of sexual harassment from actress Kathryn Rossetter". Newsweek. New York City: IBT Media. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
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