Stana Katic

Stana Katic

1978-04-26

Biography

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.

Also appears in

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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three

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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two

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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

7.6

Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace

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Justice League: Warworld

Justice League: Warworld

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The Possession of Hannah Grace

The Possession of Hannah Grace

5.6

Justice Society: World War II

Justice Society: World War II

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The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

6.3

Dragon Dynasty

Dragon Dynasty

4.5

Superman: Unbound

Superman: Unbound

6.6

The Spirit

The Spirit

4.7

Feast of Love

Feast of Love

6.2

A Call to Spy

A Call to Spy

6.9

The Double

The Double

5.8

CBGB

CBGB

6.4

Lost in Florence

Lost in Florence

4.8

The Rendezvous

The Rendezvous

5.8

Stiletto

Stiletto

4.8

Big Sur

Big Sur

5.0

Sister Cities

Sister Cities

6.7