| Birthname: | Catherine Jane Sutherland |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Birth Date: | 24 October 1974 |
| Birth Place: | Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Education: | McDonald College of Performing Arts[1] Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Arts Ensemble Acting Studios[2] |
| Yearsactive: | 1995–present |
| Height: | 173cm |
| Children: | 2 |
Catherine Jane Sutherland (born 24 October 1974) is an Australian actress. She is known for her portrayal of Kat Hillard, the second Pink Power Ranger and later, the Pink Zeo Ranger and the first Pink Turbo Ranger in the Power Rangers television series.
Sutherland also appeared in the 2000 film The Cell, which cut out her speaking part for the theatrical release.
Sutherland joined the cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers partway through its third season, replacing Amy Jo Johnson's character Kimberly Hart as the bearer of the title of Pink Ranger. Sutherland as Kat remained a member of the cast during the fourth season Power Rangers Zeo, the film , and the fifth season Power Rangers Turbo until she left the cast mid-season and was replaced by Patricia Ja Lee as Cassie Chan. Sutherland has said that Turbo was her favourite season to work on.[3]
Sutherland also provided voice over work for some minor characters such as in the Power Rangers Wild Force episode "Forever Red". Sutherland has also appeared with other former cast members at fan conventions.[4] [5] [6]
Sutherland also appeared in the 2000 film The Cell, which cut out her speaking part for the theatrical release. She had received the role after appearing on the Australian reality show Dream Factory. She also appeared in an advertising campaign for Rice Krispies cereal in the United States.
In 2017, she was cast in the short film The Order alongside many Power Rangers alumni.[7] [8] [9] [10]
In 2018, she returned to the role of Katherine Hillard for an episode of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel entitled “Dimensions in Danger”, which celebrated the franchise's 25th anniversary. Sutherland also returned in a 30th-anniversary special titled , which was released on Netflix in 2023.[11]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard / Pink Turbo Ranger | |||
| 2000 | The Cell | Anne Marie Vicksey | ||
| 2023 | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard / The second Pink Ranger | 30th anniversary special |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard as The Pink Ranger | 17 episodes |
| 1996 | Neighbours | Receptionist / Sharon Phillips | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Power Rangers Zeo | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard as Zeo Ranger I Pink | 50 episodes |
| 1997 | Power Rangers Turbo | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard as Pink Turbo Ranger & Pink Shadow Ranger | 19 episodes |
| 1998 | State Coroner | Reporter | Episode: "On Thin Ice" |
| 1999 | Power Rangers: The Lost Episode | Katherine Hillard | Special episode (archival footage) |
| 2000 | The Dream Factory[12] | Herself | |
| 2001 | Power Rangers Time Force | Dana Mitchell/Lightspeed Rescue Pink Ranger (voice) | Episode: "Time For Lightspeed," uncredited |
| 2002 | Power Rangers Wild Force | Tezzla (voice) | Episode: "Forever Red" |
| 2015 | Class Dismissed[13] | Catherine | 2 Episodes |
| 2018 | Power Rangers Ninja Steel | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard as Pink Turbo Ranger | Episode: "Dimensions in Danger"; Credited as Cat Chilson |