Kym Karath
Actress

Kym Karath Net Worth

1 year from now

Kym Karath is an American actress and soundtrack artist who began her career at the age of 3, appearing in several films such as Spencer's Mountain, The Thrill of It All, and Good Neighbor Sam. She is best known for her role as "Gretl" in The Sound of Music (1965). After taking time off to pursue her education, Kym made television appearances in shows such as Archie Bunker's Place and Midnight Offerings, before moving to Paris to model and study art history. After returning to the U.S., Kym appeared in All My Children and various print ads before taking time off to raise her son. She is now resuming her acting career in Los Angeles, CA.
Kym Karath is a member of Actress

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day August 04, 1958
Birth Place  Los Angeles, California, United States
Age 64 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo
Years active 1963–1981; 1988
Spouse(s) Philippe L'Equilbec (m. 1985; div. 2005)
Children 1

💰 Net worth: $250,000 (2024)

Kym Karath, the talented actress and soundtrack artist, has garnered impressive success in the entertainment industry throughout her career. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be around $250,000. Kym, well-known in the United States, has showcased her acting skills in various roles, leaving a lasting impression on audiences. Additionally, her contributions to soundtracks have added another layer of artistry to her repertoire. With her continued dedication and passion for her craft, Kym Karath is sure to further enhance her net worth in the years ahead.

Biography/Timeline

1963

Kym Karath started her career at the age of three, appearing in Spencer's Mountain with Henry Fonda and Veronica Cartwright in 1963 (she would subsequently work with Veronica's younger sister Angela Cartwright in The Sound of Music). Also in 1963, she was seen in The Thrill of It All with Doris Day and James Garner. In 1964, she was seen in Good Neighbor Sam with Jack Lemmon.

1991

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 as well. At the age of 26, she married Philippe L'Equilbec; their son, Eric was born in 1991. Thereafter she left acting for a while and lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, before resuming acting in 2005.

2000

After The Sound of Music Kym primarily appeared in American television, including appearances in Family Affair, The Brady Bunch and Lost in Space. She remains friends with the other 'Von Trapp' children today, and in 2000 she went back to Salzburg with them, filming a documentary about the making of the film.

2013

Karath's family was Greek – her original surname was Karathanasis, but it was changed to Karath by her father. She has an older sister, Francie, who auditioned for the eldest Von Trapp child in The Sound of Music, a role that eventually went to Charmian Carr.

2015

She is still currently working with them in new upcoming films. In 2015, she guest judged a "Cake Wars" episode in which Kym Karath also guest judged for "The Sound of Music" 50th anniversary.

Some Kym Karath images

Tags 1958 births Living people American child actresses American film actresses Female models from California American people of Greek descent University of Southern California alumni American television actresses Actresses of Greek descent Actresses from Los Angeles 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses

You may also like

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.