Congratulations to Keppler Speakers’ exclusive Kathryn Joosten, on her Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Mrs. McCluskey on Desperate Housewives! Already a two-time Emmy winner for the role, this marks the incredible third time Joosten has been recognized for her superior work on the hit ABC show. Alongside perennial favorites Tina Fey, Kristin Chenowith, Betty White, Christine Baranski, Elaine Stritch, and Jane Lynch, Joosten faces stiff competition in one of the Emmy’s most competitive categories. Tune into the Emmy Awards live on August 29th!

The path to award-winning actress was an unusual one for Kathryn Joosten. A former psychiatric nurse married to an alcoholic, Joosten had always dreamed of acting, but never thought it possible. It wasn’t until 1980, after divorcing her husband, that she joined community theater, and in 1999, took on the part of Dolores Landingham on The West Wing–a role that transformed her into a television icon at age 60.

Today, inspirational healthcare speaker Kathryn Joosten is tackling more than just acting roles–she’s battling a recurrence of lung cancer, but is confronting the disease with the same humor, heart, and willpower she has used to get through every tough time in her life. Discover Joosten’s secrets for personal and professional happiness. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on hosting her at your next event.