<P> Drew Carey is a fictionalized version of himself , a self - proclaimed `` everyman '' . Drew Carey ( the actor ) has been quoted as saying his character is what the actor would have been if he had not become an actor . He has a `` gang '' of friends who embark with him on his everyday trials and tribulations . Drew 's friends include erudite but unambitious Lewis ( Ryan Stiles ) , excitable dimwitted Oswald ( Diedrich Bader ) and his friend ( later on - off girlfriend ) Kate ( Christa Miller ) . In the final two seasons , Kate gets married and moves to Guam , in the same two - part episode that introduces and develops Drew 's relationship with Kellie ( Cynthia Watros ) , which carries on over the final two seasons . </P>
<P> Drew Carey is a fictionalized version of himself , a self - proclaimed `` everyman '' . Drew Carey ( the actor ) has been quoted as saying his character is what the actor would have been if he had not become an actor . He has a `` gang '' of friends who embark with him on his everyday trials and tribulations . Drew 's friends include erudite but unambitious Lewis ( Ryan Stiles ) , excitable dimwitted Oswald ( Diedrich Bader ) and his friend ( later on - off girlfriend ) Kate ( Christa Miller ) . In the final two seasons , Kate gets married and moves to Guam , in the same two - part episode that introduces and develops Drew 's relationship with Kellie ( Cynthia Watros ) , which carries on over the final two seasons . </P>
who plays kate on the drew carey show
who plays kate on the drew carey show
Christa Miller
Christa Miller