Katharine McPhee

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/katharine-mcphee

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1. When was Katharine McPhee born?March 25, 1984
2. Where was Katharine McPhee born?Los Angeles, California
3. What is Katharine McPhee known for?American Idol runner-up, actress, singer
4. What is the debut album?Katharine McPhee (2007)
5. What is the notable television roles?Karen Cartwright in Smash (2012–2013), Paige Dineen in Scorpion (2014–2018)
6. Who is Katharine McPhee?Katharine McPhee is a singer and actress who first became famous as the runner‑up on American Idol in 2006.

Billboard 200: A weekly record chart published by Billboard magazine, ranking the 200 most popular albums in the United States.
Gold Certification: A music industry award given to a single or album that has sold a certain number of copies, signifying significant commercial success.
Jazz Standards: Well-known and widely performed musical compositions that have become part of the jazz repertoire.
Originated the Role: To be the first actor to perform a specific character in a play or musical when it is first produced.