Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston, born on March 3, 1980, in Westminster, London, is an English-born American actress. She is the daughter of Oscar-nominated actor Sam Waterston and former model Lynn Louisa Woodruff. Raised in Connecticut, Waterston pursued her education at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Her acting career began in the early 2000s, with her feature film debut in the 2007 independent drama “The Babysitters” and a minor role in “Michael Clayton” (2007). She gained early experience in theater, appearing in Off-Broadway productions like Julian Sheppard’s “Los Angeles” (2007) and Adam Rapp’s “Kindness” (2008), as well as playing Gena in Leslye Headland’s “Bachelorette” (2010).

Waterston’s career progressed with supporting roles in various films, leading to a significant breakthrough with her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2014 crime film “Inherent Vice.” This role garnered positive critical attention and multiple award nominations, including a Satellite Award and recognition from the Toronto Film Critics Association. The following year, she portrayed Chrisann Brennan in Danny Boyle’s biographical drama “Steve Jobs” (2015) and starred in “Queen of Earth” (2015). A major turning point came in 2016 when she was cast as Tina Goldstein in “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a role she reprised in its sequels, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (2018) and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” (2022). She also took on a prominent role in Ridley Scott’s science fiction horror film “Alien: Covenant” (2017).

Her filmography includes diverse projects such as Steven Soderbergh’s comedy-drama “Logan Lucky” (2017), Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s historical drama “The Current War” (2017), and more independent features like “Mid90s” (2018) and “The World to Come” (2020). Waterston has also made her mark in television with roles in “The Third Day” (2020) alongside Jude Law, “Perry Mason” (2023), and “Slow Horses” (2023). Her ability to navigate both large-scale productions and intimate character-driven stories showcases her range and commitment to her craft. She continues to be an active presence in film and television, with several upcoming projects.