Stana Katic
Acting
Born 1978-04-26
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Stana Katić is a Canadian actress and producer. She is best known for her roles as Kate Beckett on the ABC television series Castle (2009–2016) and FBI Special Agent Emily Byrne in the Amazon Prime Video series Absentia (2017–2020).
Katic was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to Serb parents Petar and Rada Katic, who emigrated from Croatia. She has four brothers and one sister. Katic began her acting career in theater, appearing in productions at the Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario. She later attended the University of Toronto and the DePaul University Goodman School of Drama.
After graduating from DePaul University, Katic began her television career with guest appearances on several series, including 24, The Closer, and CSI: NY. She also had a recurring role on the HBO series Damages. In 2009, she was cast as Kate Beckett on the ABC series Castle. The series was a critical and commercial success, running for eight seasons. Katic's performance as Beckett earned her several awards, including a People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic TV Actress and a Shorty Award for Best Actress.
In 2017, Katic starred in the Amazon Prime Video series Absentia. The series follows FBI Special Agent Emily Byrne, who returns to work after disappearing for six years. Katic's performance as Byrne earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Katic is also a producer. She co-founded the production company Katic Productions in 2013. The company has produced several short films and television pilots.
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Filmography
Castle
CSI: Miami
24
The Closer
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Heroes
ER
The Shield
The Unit
Brothers and Sisters
Absentia
Murder in a Small Town
Good Morning America
People's Choice Awards
Quantum of Solace
Justice League: Warworld
Alias
The Possession of Hannah Grace
The Handler
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
L.A. Dragnet
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
The Spirit
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
The Double
Superman: Unbound
Justice Society: World War II
Feast of Love
Pit Fighter
A Call to Spy
Stiletto
CBGB
Sister Cities
Lost in Florence
Big Sur
The Rendezvous
Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story
Shut-Eye
Faceless
Silent Night Fall
Dragon Dynasty
Would Be Kings
Truth About Kerry
For Lovers Only
How We Made Love: The Making of For Lovers Only
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