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Meg Foster Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 25, 2026: By Josphat G

Meg Foster is an American actor best known for playing Det.

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Best Known For:The television show Cagney & Lacey
Breakthrough:Portrayed Detective Chris Cagney in the first season of Cagney & Lacey in 1982

10 Quick Facts About Meg Foster

  • Full Name: Meg Foster
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Cagney & Lacey
  • Date of Birth: May 10, 1948
  • Age: 78 years old
  • Place of Birth: Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Stephen McHattie
  • Children: Christopher Starr
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Meg Foster Age

Meg Foster is about 78 years old as of 2026. Meg Foster was born in 1948.

Meg Foster Height

Meg Foster stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.

Education

She attended Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, where she studied Acting.

  • Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
    • Field of Study: Acting

Career & Work

Meg Foster's career includes acting and entertainment roles with CBS.

Organization: CBS
Role: Actor
Period: 1982
Details: Cagney & Lacey

Rise to Fame

Meg Foster rose to prominence for her role on the television show Cagney & Lacey.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Cagney & Lacey, Masters of the Universe, and They Live.

Television

  • TV Show: Cagney & Lacey (Det. Chris Cagney, 1982) — First season

Film

  • Film: Masters of the Universe (Evil-Lyn, 1987)
  • Film: They Live (Holly Thompson, 1988)

Meg Foster Family & Relationships

Meg Foster is divorced. She has 1 child, Christopher Starr.

  • Father: David Foster
  • Mother: Nancy Foster
  • Siblings:
    • Gray Foster
    • Jan Foster
    • Nina Foster
    • Ian Foster
  • Children:
    • Christopher Starr

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Meg Foster
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 10, 1948
  • Age: 78
  • Birthday: May 10
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: Reading, Pennsylvania

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 7 in
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: David Foster
  • Mother: Nancy Foster
  • Siblings: 4 siblings
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Stephen McHattie
  • Children: Christopher Starr

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Stephen McHattie (Spouse • Ex-husband)

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