Christine Lahti Overview

Best known for her role as Dr. Kathryn Austin on the long-running medical drama Chicago Hope, Christine Lahti was born in Birmingham, Michigan. She earned a a bachelor's degree in drama from the University of Michigan before moving to New York City to pursue a career in acting. First supporting herself by working as a waitress and mime in Central Park, Christine finally hit the small screen in 1978 with roles in the TV movies Dr. Scorpion and The Last Tenant. That same year, she also landed a... See All