Kate Rumson was a celebrity of the late eighties and early nineties. She rose to stardom as the lead character in the television show, Webster. The role of Kate Rumson was so gripping that the producers of the show made her a series regular, giving her several episodes per season. During the show’s many memorable episodes, Kate Rumson trivia often deals with the relationship that she maintained with her co-star, Tom Selleck.
Kate Rumson’s first marriage to Richard Rider ended rather tragically when Rider drowned in the swimming pool on a holiday in Miami. After the marriage, Kate decided to concentrate on her acting career and did not have any more luck finding work in the theater. In an effort to secure some work, she attended classes at the prestigious drama school known as the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). Her efforts did not pay off however, as she was unable to find a role in the theater while she was at the American Academy. This is probably due to her height difference, as actresses are often considered to be of a different stature than model or actress, which can be considered a disadvantage in the modeling and acting world.
Rumson began to accept her British nationality when the age of 21 became mandatory for citizenship in the United Kingdom. After applying for British citizenship, Kate Rumson seemed to have lost interest in acting. The next role that she accepted was that of a nurse in a hospital. As time went by, Kate Rumson seemed to gain a new interest in working in the police force. Her interest seemed to be sparked back up when she was invited to join the British police force in 1998.