Katie Griffiths facts for kids
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Katie Griffiths
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| Born | 6 April 1989 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Matthew Wardle
(m. 2022) |
| Children | 1 |
Katie Griffiths (born on April 6, 1989) is an English actress. She is most famous for playing the character Chlo Grainger in the BBC school drama Waterloo Road. She was on the show from 2006 to 2009, and then returned for a special episode in 2023. Katie also appeared in the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys in 2012.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Katie Griffiths grew up in a place called Kildwick in North Yorkshire, England. She went to South Craven School. When she was 12 years old, Katie joined a performing arts school called Stage 84. This is where she started learning how to act.
Katie's Acting Career
Becoming Chlo in Waterloo Road
Katie Griffiths started her acting journey in 2006. She joined the cast of the BBC school drama Waterloo Road right from its very first episode. She played the role of Chlo Grainger, a student at the school. Katie was a regular on the show until 2009.
Other TV Shows and Movies
After Waterloo Road, Katie appeared in several other television shows. She was in a BAFTA-nominated TV film called Coming Down the Mountain in 2007. In this film, she acted alongside Nicholas Hoult.
Katie also had roles in popular medical dramas like Casualty and Doctors multiple times. She appeared in the mystery series Paradox in 2009.
Big Roles and Special Appearances
In 2012, Katie Griffiths starred in the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys. This show won many awards, and Katie played the character Alifair McCoy. She worked with famous actors like Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton in this series.
Katie also appeared in a prequel to the classic show Only Fools and Horses, called Rock & Chips. She was also in Prime Suspect 1973, which was a prequel to the detective series Prime Suspect.
In 2023, Katie made a special return to Waterloo Road as Chlo Grainger for one episode. Her character's story came to an end in this episode.
Voice Acting in Video Games
In 2025, Katie Griffiths used her voice for a character in a video game. She played a noblewoman named Rosa Ruthard in the game "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II". This shows her talent in voice acting as well as on-screen roles.
Katie's Personal Life
Katie Griffiths got married to Matthew Wardle in July 2022. The couple welcomed their son in 2024.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Honky Sausages | Honky Nipper | Series 1: Episode 1 |
| 2006–2009, 2023 | Waterloo Road | Chlo Grainger | Regular role (Season 1-4), Special Guest Starring (Season 11) |
| 2007 | Coming Down the Mountain | Alice | Television film |
| 2007 | Casualty | Lucy Haninford | Episode: "Close Encounters" |
| 2008 | After Work Drinks | Michelle | Short film |
| 2008 | Doctors | Gemma Mason | Episode: "The One" |
| 2009 | Paradox | Leah Holt | Series 1: Episode 5 |
| 2009 | Casualty | Ellie Graham Poplikova | Episodes: "Dawn of the ED: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 2010 | Five Days | Rowan Porter | Episodes: "Day 1" and "Day 8" |
| 2010 | Doctors | Kye Clifton | Episode: "Something Evil" |
| 2010 | Rock & Chips | Glenda | Episodes: "Pilot" and "Five Gold Rings" |
| 2012 | Hatfields & McCoys | Alifair McCoy | Main role |
| 2012 | Casualty | Sarah Samuels | Episode: "Tough Love" |
| 2016 | Father Brown | Rose Kane | Episode: "The Brewer's Daughter" |
| 2016 | Casualty | Livvy Minter | Episode: "All I Want For Christmas Is You" |
| 2017 | Prime Suspect 1973 | Suzy | Series 1: Episode 1 |
| 2020 | Doctors | Ali Brinkshaw | Episode: "Fire Proof" |
