
Stana Katic
Known for Acting · 47 credits
- Born
- 1978-04-26 (age 48)
- Place of birth
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Also 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.
Known For
TV Shows (19)

CSI: Miami
2002
as Rita Sullivan

Castle
2009
as Kate Beckett

24
2001
as Collette Stenger

ER
1994
as Blaire Collins

The Closer
2005
as Nadia Orwell

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest

Heroes
2006
as Hana Gitelman

The Shield
2002
as Ayla

Brothers and Sisters
2006
as Karen Wells

The Unit
2006
as Special Agent Adrian Lane

Absentia
2017
as Emily Byrne

People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter

Good Morning America
1975
as Self - Guest

Murder in a Small Town
2024
as Zoe Strachan

Alias
2001
as Flight Attendant

L.A. Dragnet
2003
as Miriam Nelson

The Handler
2003
Faceless
2006
as Diana Palos
Entangled
Movies (28)

Quantum of Solace
2008
as Corinne

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
2008
as Simone Renoir

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
2024
as Wonder Woman / Superwoman (voice)

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
2024
as Wonder Woman (voice)

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
2024
as Wonder Woman (voice)

The Possession of Hannah Grace
2018
as Lisa Roberts

Stiletto
2008
as Raina

Justice Society: World War II
2021
as Wonder Woman (voice)

The Spirit
2008
as Morgenstern

Justice League: Warworld
2023
as Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (voice)

The Double
2011
as Amber

Superman: Unbound
2013
as Lois Lane (voice)

Feast of Love
2007
as Jenny

CBGB
2013
as Genya Ravan

A Call to Spy
2020
as Vera Atkins

Pit Fighter
2005
as Marianne

The Rendezvous
2016
as Rachel Rozman

Sister Cities
2016
as Carolina "Carol" Baxter Shaw

Dragon Dynasty
2006
as Ava

Lost in Florence
2017
as Anna

Big Sur
2013
as Lenora

Would Be Kings
2008
as Julianna Martinelli
How We Made Love: The Making of For Lovers Only
2013
as Self

Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story
2026
as Martha Carelli

Truth About Kerry
2010
as Emma

For Lovers Only
2011
as Sofia
Shut-Eye
2003
as Angela
Silent Night Fall
as Alexasandra
About Stana Katic
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 an… With 47 credits spanning from 1975 to 2026, Stana Katic has appeared in 28 films and 19 TV shows.
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- Quantum of Solace (2008) — as Corinne
- The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice (2008) — as Simone Renoir
- Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One (2024) — as Wonder Woman / Superwoman (voice)
- Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two (2024) — as Wonder Woman (voice)
- Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three (2024) — as Wonder Woman (voice)
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