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  • BIRTH 26/04/1978
  • Country Canada
  • SHOWS 9
  • MOVIES 20

Stana Katic

Stana Katic 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.

Stana Katic

Shows (9)

Heroes
Heroes
Hana Gitelman
Castle (2009)
Castle (2009)
Kate Beckett
24
24
Collette Stenger
Alias
Alias
Flight Attendant
ER
ER
Blaire Collins
The Shield
The Shield
Ayla
Brothers & Sisters
Brothers & Sisters
Karen Wells
Absentia
Absentia
Emily Byrne
The Closer
The Closer
Nadia Orwell

Movies (20)

Quantum of Solace
Quantum of Solace
Corinne
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths…
Wonder Woman / Superwoman (voice)
The Possession of Hannah Grace
The Possession of Hannah Grace
Lisa Roberts
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths…
Wonder Woman (voice)
Justice League: Warworld
Justice League: Warworld
Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (voice)
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
Simone Renoir
The Spirit
The Spirit
Morgenstern
Justice Society: World War II
Justice Society: World War II
Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (voice)
The Double
The Double
Amber
Feast of Love
Feast of Love
Jenny
A Call to Spy
A Call to Spy
Vera Atkins
Superman: Unbound
Superman: Unbound
Lois Lane (voice)
The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous
Rachel Rozman
CBGB
CBGB
Genya Ravan
Stiletto
Stiletto
Raina
Lost in Florence
Lost in Florence
Anna
For Lovers Only
For Lovers Only
Sofia
Sister Cities
Sister Cities
Carolina "Carol" Baxter Shaw
Big Sur
Big Sur
Lenora
Pit Fighter
Pit Fighter
Marianne