Attended New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, New York.
Has a "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame just off the corner of Hollywood and Vine.
Has been asked, in real life, for "Kathy O'Rourke's" autograph... and given it.
Is one of Hollywood's Youngest Academy Award and Golden Globe Nominees (Best Supporting Actress for The Bad Seed).
Received the Milky Way Gold Star Award as the nation's most outstanding juvenile performer of 1956.