Kathleen York

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Summary

Kathleen “Bird” York is an actor, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter known for playing Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt on The West Wing and for writing “In the Deep,” which was nominated for an Academy Award. Her work includes character-driven television roles and songs about personal struggle, self-discovery, and resilience. In a 2006 interview, she said she felt strongly about gay issues, describing her late gay brother as a profound influence and expressing affinity for gay people. No public record of sustained political campaigning, DEI roles, or broader identity-focused advocacy is established.