About Kym Karath
Born 1958. Kym Karath is an American actor, model, television actor and film actor.
Kym Karath (born August 4, 1958) is an American former actress. She is best known for her role as Gretl, the youngest of the Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music.
Career In 1963, Karath appeared in The Thrill of It All. The following year, she appeared in Good Neighbor Sam. In The Sound of Music, Karath played the youngest child, Gretl Von Trapp.
Personal life Karath graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in humanities, and shortly after that she moved to Paris, France, where she studied art history and modeled. At age 26, Karath married Philippe L'Equibec; their son was born in 1991. Thereafter, she left acting for a while and lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, before resuming acting in 2005.
Karath has said that she is not fond of water after nearly drowning in the boat scene in The Sound of Music, as Karath could not swim.
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Who is Kym Karath?
American actress and model
When was Kym Karath born?
Kym Karath was born on 4 August 1958 in Los Angeles.
What is Kym Karath's occupation?
Kym Karath is an actor, model, television actor and film actor.
What nationality is Kym Karath?
Kym Karath is American.
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