Katie Cassidy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Katie Cassidy
Cassidy in 2016
Born	Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy (1986-11-25) November 25, 1986 (age 38) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Matthew Rodgers ​ ​ (m. 2018; div. 2021)​
Parent(s)	David Cassidy (father)
Relatives	Jack Cassidy (paternal grandfather) Evelyn Ward (paternal grandmother) Shaun Cassidy (paternal uncle) Patrick Cassidy (paternal uncle)
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Katie Cassidy (born November 25, 1986) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing characters in scary movies and for her role as a superhero on TV. Because she has been in many horror films, she is sometimes called a "scream queen."

Her first major roles were in the horror movies When a Stranger Calls (2006) and Black Christmas (2006). She also played the demon Ruby in the popular TV show Supernatural from 2007 to 2008.

Cassidy became very famous in 2012 when she was cast as Laurel Lance / Black Canary in the superhero series Arrow. She played this character for many years. She also appeared as Black Canary in other shows in the same universe, like The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. After her character left the show, she returned to play Black Siren, an evil version of Laurel from a parallel universe.

Early Life and Family

Katie Cassidy was born on November 25, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. Her father was the famous actor and singer David Cassidy, and her mother was fashion model Sherry Williams. Her family has many other famous actors, including her paternal grandparents, Jack Cassidy and Evelyn Ward, and her uncles, Shaun Cassidy and Patrick Cassidy.

Cassidy's parents were not together when she was growing up, so she was raised by her mother and stepfather. Her father, David Cassidy, said in 2017 that he was not a big part of her childhood but was very proud of her talent.

In high school, Cassidy was a competitive cheerleader for a team called the California Flyers. She also signed a contract to record music and released a new version of the song "I Think I Love You." This song was originally a hit for her father's TV show, The Partridge Family.

Acting Career

Cassidy in 2008

Cassidy's acting career began in 2003 with a small part in the TV show The Division. She later had guest roles in shows like 7th Heaven and ..., Love & Secrets.

Success in Horror Movies

In 2006, Cassidy starred in her first movie, the horror film When a Stranger Calls. That same year, she played a main character named Kelli Presley in Black Christmas. This movie is about a group of sorority sisters who are targeted by a killer on Christmas Eve.

From 2007 to 2008, she played Ruby, a demon, in the third season of the TV series Supernatural. In 2010, she starred as Kris Fowles in the remake of the classic scary movie A Nightmare on Elm Street. Because she acted in so many scary movies, she became known as a "scream queen."

Television Roles

Cassidy at Australia's Supanova Expo in 2014

In 2009, Cassidy starred in two different TV shows. The first was Harper's Island, a mystery series where characters were killed off in every episode. She played Trish Wellington, a bride whose wedding takes place on a dangerous island.

The second show was Melrose Place, a new version of a popular 1990s show. She played Ella Simms, a publicist living in a West Hollywood apartment building. Critics praised her performance in the series.

From 2010 to 2012, Cassidy had a recurring role as Juliet Sharp in the popular teen drama Gossip Girl. Her character was a student at Columbia University who tried to cause trouble for the main character, Serena van der Woodsen.

Breakthrough with Arrow

In 2012, Cassidy got her most famous role as Laurel Lance in The CW's superhero series Arrow. The show is based on the Green Arrow comic books. Her character eventually becomes the crime-fighting hero known as the Black Canary.

Cassidy was a main character on Arrow for the first four seasons. After her character was killed off, she returned to the show as Black Siren. Black Siren was Laurel's double from a different dimension called Earth-2 and was a villain at first. Cassidy remained on the show as Black Siren until it ended in 2020. She also directed an episode of the show in its final season.

Personal Life

Cassidy supports the charity H.E.L.P. Malawi, which helps children and families in the African country of Malawi.

In 2017, she announced her engagement to Matthew Rodgers, and they were married in December 2018. The couple divorced in 2021.

Since March 2023, Cassidy has been in a relationship with Canadian actor Stephen Huszar. They met while filming the movie A Royal Christmas Crush.

Filmography

Cassidy in May 2017

Film

Television

Music videos

Other media

As a director

• Arrow – episode: "Leap of Faith" (2019)

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Katie Cassidy para niños