Phoebe Cates is best remembered for her iconic roles in 1980s films like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Gremlins, where she played Kate Beringer. Instantly recognizable to a generation of moviegoers, she appeared in 16 films over a 12-year period before quietly stepping away from Hollywood in the mid-1990s. Born in New York City on July 16, 1963, Cates…...