Also an accomplished children's book author, who has written the books "Little Ballerina" and "My Favorite Things".
Both she and husband 'Sam Elliot q.v' appeared in _Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid_q.v., though they had no scenes together and did not meet until 1978. 'Sam Elliot q.v.' had a bit part as a card player in the opening scene, while Ross had the major role of Etta Place.
Gave birth to her daughter, Cleo Rose Elliott, with Sam Elliott, on 17 September 1984 (4 months before Katharine's 45th birthday).
Good friends with "The Graduate" (1967) co-star Dustin Hoffman.
Has lived in Malibu, CA since the late 1960s.
Her father was in the Navy when she was born.
Her favorite fragrance is "Rive Gauche", by Yves Saint-Laurent.
Is only 10 years and 5 months younger than Vera Miles, who played her mother in Hellfighters (1968).
Was at one point going to star in The Public Eye (1972).
Was only 8 years younger than Anne Bancroft, who played her mother in The Graduate (1967).