Kate Rogal Explained

Birth Date:2 November 1983
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1994–present
Mother:Lori Cardille
Education:Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Relations:Bill Cardille (grandfather)

Kate Rogal (born November 2, 1983)[1] is an American actress. Best known for appearing on The Sopranos, Law & Order, , , Psych, and Blue Bloods.

Early life

Rogal is the daughter of actress Lori Cardille who starred in George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (1985).[2] She graduated with a BFA from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2006, and apprenticed with the United Stuntman's Association.

Career

Rogal has performed mostly in supporting roles. Her most notable roles are Kate Favor on Psych, Jez in Gravy, and Gretchen in Concussion.[3] In theater Rogal starred in the off-Broadway play Muckrakers.[4] [5]

Rogal is an artist, working mostly with beads and other textile mediums.[6]

Personal life

Rogal married actor Dana Ashbrook in 2015.[7]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1995RoommatesPapergirl
2008The NarrowsXander
2010Date NightJadeUncredited
2011Coming Up RosesProstitute
2012SafeHooker
2013ConcussionGretchen
2015GravyJez
2016The End of MaraFayShort
2021Killer Among UsDestiny

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994A Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul StoryGalyaTelevision film
2007The SopranosMishaEpisode: "Remember When"
2007Six DegreesBartenderEpisode: "Objects in the Mirror"
2007The Kill PointMary Kim4 episodes
2009DirectorEpisode: "Salome in Manhattan"
2009Law & OrderNina WilshereEpisode: "Boy Gone Astray"
2009CrashDeedeeEpisode: "Calm Like a Bomb"
2012Katrine KearnsEpisode: "Friendly Emily"
2013PsychKate FavorEpisode: "Lassie Jerky"
2014Royal PainsKaylaEpisode: "A Bridge Not Quite Far Enough"
2015Blue BloodsValerie TraynorEpisode: "Love Stories"
2015ForeverMargoEpisode: "Dead Men Tell Long Tales"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Set Yourself On Fire With Kate Rogal - Maniac Magazine. Maniac Magazine. 15 January 2017. 17 November 2010.
  2. Web site: Daughter of the Dead! Q&A with artist and actor Kate Rogal. FANGORIA®. 15 January 2017.
  3. Web site: SPIRIT AWARDS SPOTLIGHT - First-Time Directors on Confidence and Compromise - Film Independent. Film Independent. 15 January 2017. 10 February 2014.
  4. Web site: 'Muckrakers' digs up secrets at Barrington Stage - The Boston Globe. BostonGlobe.com. 15 January 2017.
  5. Web site: Murray. Larry. BWW Review: Sexy Political MUCKRAKERS at Barrington Stage. BroadwayWorld.com. 15 January 2017.
  6. Web site: Art & Soul: An interview with actress Kate Rogal. GaySocialites.com. 15 January 2017. 15 June 2014.
  7. Web site: Pompeo. Joe. The return of Bobby Briggs: Dana Ashbrook and the 'Twin Peaks' phenomenon. 2021-03-05. Politico PRO. en.