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Katie Aselton
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Aselton in 2015
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Kathryn Aselton
October 1, 1978 Milbridge, Maine, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Boston University American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actress, film director/producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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Mark Duplass
(m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Jay Duplass (brother-in-law) |
Kathryn "Katie" Aselton (born October 1, 1978) is an American actress, movie director, and producer. She is known for starring in the popular TV comedy series The League and the superhero drama Legion.
Besides acting, Katie has also directed and starred in her own movies. One of her films, The Freebie, was shown at the famous Sundance Film Festival in 2010.
Early Life and Education
Katie Aselton was born in Milbridge, Maine. As a teenager, she participated in beauty pageants. In 1995, she won the title of Miss Maine Teen USA and was the first runner-up in the national Miss Teen USA 1995 pageant.
After graduating from Narraguagus High School in 1996, she studied at Boston University for two years. She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. It was there she met her future husband, Mark Duplass. Later, she moved to New York City to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts for two years.
Acting and Directing Career
Aselton began her film career in 2004 in a short film called Scrapple. She acted alongside Mark Duplass and his brother, Jay Duplass. Her first major movie role was in The Puffy Chair in 2005, which was also a project with the Duplass brothers.
From 2009 to 2015, Aselton played the main role of Jenny in the FX comedy show The League. The show was very popular and ran for seven seasons. She also had a guest role in an episode of the American version of The Office in 2009.
She continued to act in both movies and television. In 2016, she appeared in the HBO series Togetherness and had a recurring role in the show Casual. From 2017 to 2018, she was a main character in the first two seasons of the FX drama Legion, where she played Amy.
Aselton has also worked behind the camera as a director. She directed the thriller movie Black Rock in 2012, in which she also starred. She has directed other films, showing her talent in both acting and filmmaking.
Personal Life
Aselton is married to Mark Duplass, who was her co-star on The League. The couple has two daughters, who were born in 2007 and 2012.
