Betty McGuire was an actor who worked in television, film, and theater. She starred on Growing Pains as Kate Malone and also acted in Falcon Crest, Hill Street Blues, and Barnaby Jones.
McGuire had a long career in film as well, with performances in Up in Smoke, Coma, and Switchblade Sisters.
While she was best known for her work in television and film, McGuire began her career in the theater. She was a part of the original Broadway productions of Plain and Fancy, Happy Hunting, and Oh, Captain!