Bates, Kathy 1948-

Overview

Works:	584 works in 2,417 publications in 10 languages and 80,221 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Film adaptations Comedy films Romance films Romantic comedy films Children's films Juvenile works Action and adventure films Animated films Fantasy films
Roles:	Actor, Narrator, Performer, Restager , Author, vac, Other, Artist, Author of introduction, Interviewee, Director
Classifications:	PN1997.2, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Kathy Bates

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Most widely held works by Kathy Bates

Titanic by James Cameron( Visual )

128 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 5,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This is a story of Jack and Rose, two people from different worlds who find each other and fall in love on the maiden voyage of the "unsinkable" R.M.S. Titanic. When the doomed luxury liner collides with an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic, their passionate love affair becomes a thrilling race for survival!

Fried green tomatoes by Jon Avnet( Visual )

112 editions published between 1991 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 3,692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A chance encounter in a nursing home between a dowdy housewife and a spry octagenarian leads to an unexpected friendship. The story told of a fiercely independent woman half a century ago inspires the housewife to change her life, often with hilarious results

The Blind Side by John Lee Hancock( Visual )

43 editions published between 2009 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 3,450 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Michael Oher is a homeless African-American teenager who is from a broken home. Mike is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, Mike faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome-- as both a football player and student. Mike works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle

The golden compass by Chris Weitz( Visual )

37 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and held by 2,938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds

Midnight in Paris by Woody Allen( Visual )

58 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 2,855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A romantic comedy about a family traveling to the French capital for business. The party includes a young engaged couple forced to confront the illusion that a life different from their own is better

Charlotte's web by E. B White( Visual )

15 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and Chinese and held by 2,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In ordinary Somerset County, a young farm girl named Fern rescues the runt of a litter of pigs from her father's ax. Fern names the pig Wilbur, takes care of him, and continues to visit him every day after he is moved to her Uncle Homer Zuckerman's barn across the road. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house" when Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her web, along with a little help from Templeton the rat and the other barn inhabitants, turns the Zuckerman farm into a tourist attraction

Bee movie by Jerry Seinfeld( Visual )

27 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 2,473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Having just graduated from college, Barry B. Benson finds himself disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice - honey. As he ventures outside of the hive for the first time, he breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world and talks to a human, a New York City florist named Vanessa. He is shocked to discover that the humans have been stealing and eating the bee's honey for centuries. He ultimately realizes that his true calling in life is to set the world right by suing the human race. That is until the ensuing chaos upsets the very balance of nature. It is up to Barry to prove that even a little bee can spell big changes in the world

Misery by Rob Reiner( Visual )

132 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After an almost fatal car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon finds himself being nursed by a deranged fan who holds him captive

About Schmidt by Louis Begley( Visual )

40 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,222 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Warren Schmidt is at sea after being left a widower shortly after retiring from a lifetime as an actuary at Woodmen of the World Insurance in Omaha, Nebraska. He matter-of-factly explains that, since he is 67, retired, and a widower, he should be dead within nine years--this in a letter to the African boy he is sponsoring through a charitable relief organization. As daughter Jeannie's wedding to waterbed salesman fiancé Randall looms, Warren sets out for Denver in his Winnebago Adventurer to attend, and discovers along the way that slavish devotion to an insurance company hasn't exactly made for a life well spent

Revolutionary road by Sam Mendes( Visual )

36 editions published between 2008 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Frank and April Wheeler live a life that appears to be perfect. They live in the Connecticut suburbs with two young children. Frank commutes to New York City where he works in an office job that he hates and has yet to figure out what his passion in life is. April is a housewife who forgoes her dream of being an actress. They are not happy. One day, April suggests that they move to Paris as a means to rejuvenate their life. Initially skeptical, Frank ultimately agrees to April's plan. When circumstances change around the Wheelers, April decides she will do whatever she has to to get herself out of her unhappy existence

P.S.I Love You by Richard LaGravenese( Visual )

35 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,986 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Holly Kennedy is beautiful, smart and married to the love of her life, a passionate, funny, and impetuous Irishman named Gerry. So when his life is taken by an illness, it takes the life out of Holly. Nobody knows Holly better than Gerry, so it's a good thing he planned ahead. Before he died, Gerry wrote Holly a series of letters that will guide her, not only through her grief, but in rediscovering herself. The first message arrives on Holly's 30th birthday in the form of a cake and a tape recording from Gerry. In the weeks and months that follow, more letters from Gerry are delivered in surprising ways, each sending her on a new adventure and each signing off in the same way - P.S.I Love You. Holly's mother and best friends begin to worry that Gerry's letters are keeping Holly tied to the past, but in fact, each letter is pushing her further into a new future

The day the earth stood still by Robert Wise( Visual )

45 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramificications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late

Valentine's Day by Garry Marshall( Visual )

35 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and French and held by 1,770 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Follows the intertwining storylines of a diverse group of Los Angelenos as they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak over the course of one Valentine's Day. Couples and singles experience the pinnacles and pitfalls of finding, keeping or ending relationships in a day in the life of love

Tammy by Melissa McCarthy( Visual )

20 editions published in 2014 in English and French and held by 1,621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tammy is having a bad day. She's totaled her car, gotten fired from her job at a burger joint, and finds her husband getting comfortable with the neighbor in her own house. It's time to take her boom box and book it. The bad news is she's broke and without wheels. The worse news is her grandma, Pearl, is her only option-with a car, cash, and an itch to see Niagara Falls. Not exactly the escape Tammy had in mind. But on the road, with grandma riding shot gun, it may be just what Tammy needs

The boss by Melissa McCarthy( Visual )

30 editions published in 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Michelle Darnell, a titan of industry, is sent to prison after she's caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget

Fred Claus by David Dobkin( Visual )

21 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and French and held by 1,433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Fred Claus has lived in his little brother's shadow for most of his life. Fred is in jail and Nicholas has to bail him out on the condition he come to the North Pole and repay his debt

Primary colors by Mike Nichols( Visual )

24 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Jack Stanton is a virtually unknown Southern governor on a quest for the White House with his strong, savvy and equally ambitious wife. Running against all odds, they need all the help they can get from their extremely colorful political team. Together, they take off on a hilarious, heart-wrenching and ultimately history-making roller coaster ride to the top

Annie by Thomas Meehan( Visual )

26 editions published between 1990 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Made-for-television film of the stage play, which tells the story of the comic strip character Little Orphan Annie, who is adopted by billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks

Tyler Perry's The family that preys by Tyler Perry( Visual )

13 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 1,330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout many years. Their lives become mired in turmoil as their adult children's extramarital affairs, unethical business practices and a dark paternity secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Alice's self-centered daughter, Andrea, is betraying her husband Chris by engaging in an affair with her boss. Charlotte's son, William is cheating on his wife Jillian. William's true focus is to replace the COO of his mothers' lucrative construction corporation. Meanwhile, Alice's other daughter Pam tries to steer the family in a more positive direction. Charlotte and Alice decide to take a cross-country road trip to rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin

Failure to Launch by Matt Ember( Visual )

14 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and English, Old and held by 1,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tripp is 35 years old and still lives with his parents. Desperate to get him out of the house, his parents hire Paula to give him a little push. They just didn't expect Tripp to push back. This romantic battle of wits proves there's no place like home

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