In drama, they're called the protagonist," Bates said onstage. "But without villains, or antagonists, there wouldn't be much ...

The Oscar winner found surprising depths in this reboot of the beloved procedural, which she said will be her final job.

She famously played psychotic villain Annie Wilkes in Misery - not exactly the kind of role that'll attract romantic prospects. And Kathy Bates joked about how difficult it was for her to land ...

Kathy Bates is ready to say ... “This is my last dance,” she said. Bates explained that she was ready to retire last year after an unnamed movie shoot went badly and left her crying on her ...

Kathy Bates, who has considered retirement before, says she will end her award-winning acting career after CBS' new take on ...

The reboot show will chronicle Bates' character, who rejoins the law workforce as a senior, scoring legal victories in ...

The latest addition to their infamous ranks is "Baby Reindeer" star Jessica Gunning, who won Best Supporting Actress in a ...

Bates put her retirement plans on hold to star in the upcoming CBS reboot. Kathy Bates Retiring After Matlock Show: “This Is ...

Actress Kathy ... Horror Story” and “Two and a Half Men.” Bates’ TV résumé includes appearances on “Six Feet Under,” “The Office,” and “Disjointed.” Iconic films starring ...

Before landing the lead role in “Matlock,” Kathy ... says Bates, “because it really is a life force for me.” Ever since her first role in Miloš Forman’s 1971 film “Taking Off ...

Kathy Bates ... from within." Bates' work, though, has taken a toll on the actress. With dozens of awards under her belt, including an Oscar and an Emmy Award, the "American Horror Story" star ...