Kathryn Smith-McGlynn was born as Kathryn Marie Smith. She is an actress, known for Maze Runner - Die Auserwählten in der Brandwüste (2015), The Joust (1994) and The Best Man - Hochzeit mit Hindernissen (1999). She has been married to Sean McGlynn since August 16, 1997. They have one child.

Lived in Moscow, Russia while studying at the famed Moscow Art Theatre. Attended University of Michigan (B.A. in Theatre and Drama) in Ann Arbor, MI. Has a second masters degree in public administration from Baruch College in New York City. Raised millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations in New York City as a former fund-raising executive and consultant. Shaved her head bald for a theatrical production of the Greek tragedy Trojan Women directed by JoAnne Akalaitis at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. Has an MFA in Acting from Carnegie Mellon University.