Kathleen Nolan

In 1975 Kathy Nolan was the first woman ever elected as President of the Screen Actors Guild.

(1975-1979) President of Screen Actors Guild (SAG).

1958 Deb Star.

Mother of Spencer Garrett Heckenkamp, born September 19, 1963.

In my years as your president, I have continually spoken out not just,for better contracts, for more jobs, for all the important economic,issues which confront us, I have also consistently said that we must,fight for more quality in our work and thus in our lives. I am,convinced that the issues are inseparable - we will not get more jobs,until we get better programming. It is our responsibility to integrate,the economic and the social issues that affect us, if we hope to be,integrated creative artists able to bring inspiration and joy to others,through our work. [parting words after her terms as president of the,Screen Actors Guild].