Kami Cotler is widely known for playing young Elizabeth Walton in both The Homecoming: A Christmas Story movie from 1971 and The Walton series.
While Cotler hasn’t appeared in any recent projects, many of her fans are curious about her whereabouts. If you’re a fan of Cotler, we’ve got all you need to know about the veteran actress.
Kami Cotler Bio Summary
Full name: Kami Cotler
Birthday: June 17, 1965
Age: 58 years (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Nationality: Long Beach, California, United States
Education: University of California, Berkeley, USA
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Kim Howard
Siblings: Jeff Cotler
Nationality: American
Children: Callan Freya Howard (daughter), Cotton Howard (son)
Childhood & Education
Kami Cotler is a well known American actress and educator who was born on June 17, 1965, in Long Beach, California, USA. Kami likely shared her childhood with her brother during the 60s.
The ex-actress made the decision to end her time in the spotlight and focus on her love of learning. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, and graduated with a degree in Social Sciences.
Her first job was as an educator in the Blue Ridge Mountains, then she went on to teach 9th grade at Environmental Charter High School. From 2004-2007, she moved into a new position as the director of Ocean Charter School.
Career
In 1971, Cotler began her acting journey by joining the cast of the popular television series The Waltons, in which she portrayed the role of the youthful Elizabeth Walton. The show aired between 1972 and 1981.
The TV show aired The Homecoming: A Christmas in 1971, followed by A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion in 1993, A Walton Easter in 1997, and A Wedding on Walton’s Mountain in 1982, between 1972 and 1981.
Kat has been in the movie business since her debut in 1971, with more than 100 credits to her name, such as:
- A Walton Wedding (TV Movie) Elizabeth Walton
- A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (TV Movie)
- A Walton Easter (TV Movie) Elizabeth Walton
- A Day for Thanks on Walton’s Mountain (TV Movie)
- Mother’s Day on Waltons Mountain (TV Movie)
- Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane (TV Movie)
- A Wedding on Walton’s Mountain (TV Movie)
In 1971, The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, which was based on Earl Hamner Jr.’s novel of the same name, earned her three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
After college, Kami Cotler decided to pursue education as a profession and added ‘educator’ to her growing list of titles.
Kami Cotler initially established Environmental Charter Middle School in southern Los Angeles County, California, and she then went on to create an educational consulting business.
In addition to her successful acting career and teaching job, she also ran a café in San Francisco and a travel agency. In 2010, she made an appearance in The Waltons reunion show broadcast on the INSP cable channel.
Personal Life
Very little is known about Kami Cotler’s personal life as the former actress has chosen to keep a low public profile. She is married to Kim Howard and has two kids, a son and a daughter. Her daughter is named Callan Freya Howard and her son is called Cotton Howard.
Moreover, her husband, Kim Howard has completely kept away from the media spotlight and there’s little to no information available about his personal life.
How much is Kami Cotler’s net worth in 2023?
In total, Kami Cotler is thought to possess a net worth of $300,000 thousand. Her fortune, however, is likely higher than this estimate since she has other revenue streams yet to be revealed. The majority of her wealth is derived from her work as a film actress.
