GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Kathleen Gati Dishes Bringing Kelly Thiebaud Back as Britt!
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Kathleen Gati joined the cast of GENERAL HOSPITAL in 2012 as Dr. Liesl Obrecht, the woman running the Swiss clinic where Faison was holding Robin captive. It was just supposed to be a brief role, but the talented actress quickly became a fan favorite, and years later is still appearing on the soap!
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So there were plenty of fans to pepper Gati with questions on Twitter during a recent airing of GH. Page through the gallery below to find out where Obrecht’s accent came from, how Dr. O really feels about Franco, and the latest on if Kelly Thiebaud will return as Obrecht’s daughter, Britt!
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Gh Obrecht
Paul Skipper/jpistudios.com Q: I was shocked when I first heard you talk as you — where’s the accent? Amazing! Is it your idea?
A: The role was a Swiss German woman. So I auditioned with an accent.
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Gh Obrecht Franco
XJJOHNSON/jpistudios.com Q: Is Dr. O in love with or attracted to Franco? She’s awful possessive of him and anti-Elizabeth.
A: Dr. O isn’t in love with Franco, but he’s her only friend and she’s very protective of him!
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Gh Robin Obrecht
Paul Skipper/jpistudios.com Q: I am so glad your two days on GH turned into over four-and-a-half years! Praying we see many more years of Dr. O!
A: Thank you! It has been and continues to be a delightful surprise!
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Kathleen Gati Baby And Mom
Twitter Q: Have you ever been to Montreal, Quebec, Canada?
A: I was born in Montreal, and lived there until I was nine, then moved to Victoria before moving to New York!
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Gh Duke Faison Obrecht
Paul Skipper/jpistudios.com Q: What was it like working with Ian Buchanan (Duke)?
A: Another favorite actor with whom I adored working with! Had a blast being tied up together!
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Cate Blanchett Judi Dench
MJ Kim/Getty Images Q: If you could choose one A-list celebrity to make an appearance on GH, who would it be?
A: I adore Kelsey Grammer, Judi Dench, John Lithgow, Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett… the list is endless!
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Finola Hughes Kathleen Gati
Steven Bergman Q: I loved your and Finola Hughes’ (Anna) scenes. Do you think you could ever be friends?
A: Don’t think the characters will ever be “friends” because Dr. O is so stubborn! But the sparring is fun!
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Gh Obrecht Nathan
Howard Wise/jpistudios.com Q: Who would you like to see as Nathan’s father? It’s a story we’re so keen on GH exploring!
A: Trust me, I’m also very keen on knowing who I schtooped to have such a lovely son as Ryan Paevey (Nathan)!
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Stafford Gati Wagner
Twitter Q: I would love to see some scenes with Dr. O spending time with Felicia and Mac. That would be a hoot!
A: Totally agree! They interacted for the first time at the wedding. Fun!
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Gh Valentin
ChrisD/jpistudios.com Q: Who haven’t you worked with that you would like to work with?
A: I’d love to work with Tonja Walker (Olivia), James Patrick Stuart (Valentin), and a few others! Slowly working my way through the gang!
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Gh Obrecht Mean
Sean Smith/jpistudios.com Q: I love Dr. O! Does she have any dastardly deeds planned for anyone anytime soon?
A: I hope so!
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Kathleen Gati Child
Twitter Q: What was your first acting job?
A: My first acting job was when I was three years old, and played a rat in a play: The Pied Piper of Hamlin!
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Ryan Paevey Kathleen Gati
Twitter Q: Do you find yourself acting motherly towards Ryan Paevey (Nathan) off set as well? Mutterly advice?
A: I definitely act motherly towards Ryan. Much to his chagrin, probably!
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Gh Obrecht Nurses Ball
ABC/Todd Wawrychuk Q: Will we see Dr. O at the Nurses Ball this year?
A: I hope so! Stay tuned… as will I!
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Gh Tracy Obrecht
Howard Wise/jpistudios.com Q: What is it like working with Jane Elliot (Tracy)?
A: Jane is a brilliant actress! I am always honored when I get to work with her!
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Kathleen Gati Kelly Thiebaud
Twitter Q: Do you see your on-screen daughter, Britt coming back?
A: Not sure, I think Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) is getting married soon! Very happy for her, and always hope Britt will return!
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Kathleen Gati On Set
Twitter Q: What do you think of the film angles and editing style of the film crew? Does it affect how you play a scene?
A: An actor’s job is to be true to the material. The rest is up to the director and production!
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Gh Obrecht Holly Luke
Sean Smith/jpistudios.com Q: What was it like to work with Anthony Geary (ex-Luke)?
A: Anthony Geary was my first partner on GH and I fell in love with him and the show! He was fantastic!
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Kathleen Gati Costume
Twitter Q: If you could time travel, would you go forward or backward?
A: I feel I should’ve been born a long time ago in another era, but it’s better being a woman today!
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Gh Olivia
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