
Stana Katic
ActingAlso Known As
Cтaнa Катић, Стана Катіч, Стана Катік
Biography
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.
Movies
(28 total)
Quantum of Solace
as Corinne

The Possession of Hannah Grace
as Lisa Roberts

The Spirit
as Morgenstern

The Double
as Amber

Justice Society: World War II
as Wonder Woman (voice)

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
as Simone Renoir

Superman: Unbound
as Lois Lane (voice)

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
as Wonder Woman / Superwoman (voice)

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
as Wonder Woman (voice)

Justice League: Warworld
as Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (voice)

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
as Wonder Woman (voice)

Feast of Love
as Jenny

A Call to Spy
as Vera Atkins

CBGB
as Genya Ravan

Stiletto
as Raina

Lost in Florence
as Anna

The Rendezvous
as Rachel Rozman

Sister Cities
as Carolina "Carol" Baxter Shaw

Big Sur
as Lenora

For Lovers Only
as Sofia
TV Shows
(19 total)
Heroes
as Hana Gitelman

Castle
as Kate Beckett

24
as Collette Stenger

CSI: Miami
as Rita Sullivan

ER
as Blaire Collins

The Shield
as Ayla

Alias
as Flight Attendant

Absentia
as Emily Byrne

The Closer
as Nadia Orwell

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest

Brothers and Sisters
as Karen Wells

Murder in a Small Town
as Zoe Strachan

Good Morning America
as Self - Guest

L.A. Dragnet
as Miriam Nelson

People's Choice Awards
as Self - Presenter

