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Stana Katic

Stana Katic

Known For Acting
Birthday Apr 26, 1978 (47)
Birthplace Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Popularity 3 (history)
Updated Jul 28, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

2024

as Wonder Woman / Superwoman (voice)

Justice League: Warworld

Justice League: Warworld

2023

as Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (voice)

Justice Society: World War II

Justice Society: World War II

2021

as Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (voice)

A Call to Spy

A Call to Spy

2020

as Vera Atkins

The Possession of Hannah Grace

The Possession of Hannah Grace

2018

as Lisa Roberts

Lost in Florence

Lost in Florence

2017

as Anna

The Rendezvous

The Rendezvous

2016

as Rachel Rozman

Sister Cities

Sister Cities

2016

as Carolina "Carol" Baxter Shaw

Superman: Unbound

Superman: Unbound

2013

as Lois Lane (voice)

CBGB

CBGB

2013

as Genya Ravan

Big Sur

Big Sur

2013

as Lenora

For Lovers Only

For Lovers Only

2011

as Sofia

The Double

The Double

2011

as Amber

Truth About Kerry

Truth About Kerry

2010

as Emma

Stiletto

Stiletto

2008

as Raina

Would Be Kings

Would Be Kings

2008

as Julianna Martinelli

The Spirit

The Spirit

2008

as Morgenstern

Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace

2008

as Corinne

Feast of Love

Feast of Love

2007

as Jenny

Dragon Dynasty

Dragon Dynasty

2006

as Ava

Pit Fighter

Pit Fighter

2005

as Marianne

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Castle

as Kate Beckett

Episodes: 173

First Aired: Mar 09, 2009

Absentia

as Emily Byrne

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Sep 25, 2017

The Shield

as Ayla

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Mar 12, 2002

Heroes

as Hana Gitelman

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 25, 2006

24

as Collette Stenger

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Nov 06, 2001

ER

as Blaire Collins

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 19, 1994

Brothers and Sisters

as Karen Wells

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 2006

Alias

as Flight Attendant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 2001

Faceless

as Diana Palos

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 22, 2006

L.A. Dragnet

as Miriam Nelson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 02, 2003

The Closer

as Nadia Orwell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 13, 2005

Murder in a Small Town

as Zoe Strachan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 2024

CSI: Miami

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2002

The Unit

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 07, 2006

The Handler

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 2003

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