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Katherine Waterston
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Waterston at the Japan premiere of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 2016
Born
Katherine Boyer Waterston

(1980-03-03) March 3, 1980 (age 45)
Westminster, London, England
Citizenship
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Alma mater New York University
Occupation Actress
Years active 2003–present
Children 1
Parent(s)
Relatives James Waterston
(paternal half-brother)

Katherine Waterston is an actress who was born in London, England, on March 3, 1980. She is both British and American. She first appeared in a movie called Michael Clayton in 2007.

She became well-known for her role in the movie Inherent Vice in 2014. Many people also know her as Tina Goldstein in the Fantastic Beasts movies. She has also acted in other popular films like Alien: Covenant and Logan Lucky.

About Katherine Waterston

Her Early Life

Katherine Boyer Waterston was born in London, England. Her mother, Lynn Louisa, was a model, and her father, Sam Waterston, is a famous actor. Katherine has dual citizenship, meaning she is a citizen of both the United Kingdom and the United States.

She grew up in Connecticut, USA. She finished high school at the Loomis Chaffee School in 1998. Later, she studied acting at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Her sister, Elisabeth Waterston, is also an actress, and her brother, Graham Waterston, is a director. She also has an older half-brother, James Waterston, who is an actor too.

Her Acting Career

Katherine Waterston started her acting career in 2003. Her first main movie role was in the 2007 drama The Babysitters. She also performed in several plays, including Los Angeles and Kindness. In 2010, she was in the play Bachelorette.

She had supporting roles in movies like Being Flynn (2012) and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (2013). In 2014, she got a big role in the crime film Inherent Vice. Critics really liked her performance in this movie.

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Waterston at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con

In 2015, she played Chrisann Brennan in the movie Steve Jobs. A year later, in 2016, she became very famous for playing Tina Goldstein in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This movie was a huge success worldwide. She continued her role as Tina in the sequels, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022).

Katherine also starred in the science fiction horror film Alien: Covenant in 2017. That same year, she appeared in the comedy-drama Logan Lucky. More recently, she starred in the TV series The Third Day in 2020 and joined the cast of Perry Mason in 2023.

Her Personal Life

Katherine Waterston was in a relationship with playwright and director Adam Rapp for six years. She had her first child, a son, in 2019.

She is a strong supporter of transgender rights. She has spoken publicly about her views, especially because of her involvement in the Fantastic Beasts movies.

Movies and TV Shows

Katherine Waterston has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Michael Clayton Third Year
The Babysitters Shirley Lyner
2008 Good Dick Katherine
2009 Taking Woodstock Penny
2011 Almost in Love Lulu
Enter Nowhere Samantha
2012 Robot & Frank Shopgirl
Being Flynn Sarah
The Letter Julie
The Factory Lauren
2013 Night Moves Anne
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her Charlie
2014 Are You Joking? Lisa
Inherent Vice Shasta Fay Hepworth
Glass Chin Patricia Petals O'Neal
2015 Sleeping with Other People Emma
Queen of Earth Virginia
Steve Jobs Chrisann Brennan
Manhattan Romance Carla
2016 Fluidic Tell
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Tina Goldstein
2017 Alien: Covenant Janet "Danny" Daniels
Logan Lucky Sylvia Harrison
The Current War Marguerite Westinghouse
2018 State Like Sleep Katherine Grand
Mid90s Dabney
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Tina Goldstein
2019 Amundsen Bess Magids
2020 The World to Come Abigail
2022 Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Tina Goldstein Cameo appearance
Babylon Estelle
2023 Asphalt City Nancy
The End We Start From O
2024 Afraid Meredith Pike
2025 Fear Street: Prom Queen Nancy Falconer
TBA Park Avenue Not yet released Charlotte Post-production
Fackham Hall Not yet released Lady Davenport In-production
Angels in the Asylum Not yet released Filming

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012–2013 Boardwalk Empire Emma Harrow 5 episodes
2020 The Third Day Jess Miniseries, 5 episodes
2023 Perry Mason Ginny Ames Main role (season 2), 6 episodes
Slow Horses Alison Dunn Recurring (season 3)
2024 The Franchise Quinn Walker Episode: "Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost"
The Agency Naomi Main role

Shorts

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Orchids Beatrice
2011 Eat Claire
2012 Ástarsaga Solange
2015 Outlaws The Trapeze Artist
2017 Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper Janet "Danny" Daniels
2022 House Comes With A Bird Ruth

Video games

Year Title Voice role
2016 Lego Dimensions Tina Goldstein (voice)

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Smashing The Play Company
2007 Los Angeles Audrey The Flea Theater
2008 Kindness Frances Playwrights Horizons
2009 Reborning Kelly Summer Play Festival
2010 Bachelorette Gena McGinn/Cazale Theatre
2011 The Hallway Trilogy
(Part 1: Rose)
Rose Hathaway Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
Dreams of Flying Dreams of Falling Cora Cabot Classic Stage Company
2012 The Cherry Orchard Anya

Awards and Nominations

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Waterston at the 2015 Independent Spirit Awards

Katherine Waterston has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.

Year Association Category Work Result
2014 Satellite Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Inherent Vice Nominated
Toronto Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Village Voice Film Poll Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Indiewire Critics' Poll Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards Robert Altman Award Won
Denver Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble Steve Jobs Nominated
2016 Gold Derby Awards Ensemble Cast Nominated
Chlotrudis Awards Best Supporting Actress Queen of Earth Nominated
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice Fantasy Movie Actress Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Nominated
2019 Teen Choice Awards Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actress Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Nominated
2020 Stockholm International Film Festival Best Actress The World to Come Won
2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Babylon Nominated

See also

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