Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story
2026 · Movie
as Martha Carelli
Stana Katic
1978-04-26
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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.
Filmography
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
2024 · Movie
as Wonder Woman / Superwoman (voice)
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
2024 · Movie
as Wonder Woman (voice)
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
2024 · Movie
as Wonder Woman (voice)
Murder in a Small Town
2024 · TV Show
as Zoe Strachan
Justice League: Warworld
2023 · Movie
as Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (voice)
Justice Society: World War II
2021 · Movie
as Wonder Woman (voice)
A Call to Spy
2020 · Movie
as Vera Atkins
The Possession of Hannah Grace
2018 · Movie
as Lisa Roberts
Lost in Florence
2017 · Movie
as Anna
Absentia
2017 · TV Show
as Emily Byrne
Sister Cities
2016 · Movie
as Carolina "Carol" Baxter Shaw
The Rendezvous
2016 · Movie
as Rachel Rozman
CBGB
2013 · Movie
as Genya Ravan
Big Sur
2013 · Movie
as Lenora
Superman: Unbound
2013 · Movie
as Lois Lane (voice)
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How We Made Love: The Making of For Lovers Only
2013 · Movie
as Self
The Double
2011 · Movie
as Amber
For Lovers Only
2011 · Movie
as Sofia
Batman: Arkham City (The Movie)
2011 · Movie
as Talia al Ghul
Truth About Kerry
2010 · Movie
as Emma
Castle
2009 · TV Show
as Kate Beckett
Quantum of Solace
2008 · Movie
as Corinne
The Spirit
2008 · Movie
as Morgenstern
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
2008 · Movie
as Simone Renoir
Stiletto
2008 · Movie
as Raina
Would Be Kings
2008 · Movie
as Julianna Martinelli
Feast of Love
2007 · Movie
as Jenny
Dragon Dynasty
2006 · Movie
as Ava
Brothers and Sisters
2006 · TV Show
as Karen Wells
Heroes
2006 · TV Show
as Hana Gitelman
The Unit
2006 · TV Show
as Special Agent Adrian Lane
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Faceless
2006 · TV Show
as Diana Palos
Pit Fighter
2005 · Movie
as Marianne
The Closer
2005 · TV Show
as Nadia Orwell
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Shut-Eye
2003 · Movie
as Angela
The Handler
2003 · TV Show
L.A. Dragnet
2003 · TV Show
as Miriam Nelson
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
The Shield
2002 · TV Show
as Ayla
CSI: Miami
2002 · TV Show
as Rita Sullivan
Alias
2001 · TV Show
as Flight Attendant
24
2001 · TV Show
as Collette Stenger
ER
1994 · TV Show
as Blaire Collins
People's Choice Awards
1975 · TV Show
as Self - Presenter
Good Morning America
1975 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
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Silent Night Fall
· Movie
as Alexasandra
