Katherine Willis Explained

Katherine Willis
Other Names:Kat
Birth Place:Kolofo'ou, Tonga
Occupation:Actress, film producer
Years Active:1991–present

Katherine Willis is an American actress and producer, best known for her roles as Myrtle Hale in Killers of the Flower Moon, Diana Lord in Tell Me Your Secrets, and Joanne Street in Friday Night Lights.

Early life and education

Willis spent most of her childhood on a 200 acre farm in southwest Missouri.[1]

She studied theater and film at Brigham Young University with a theater Talent Award Scholarship. She settled in Austin, Texas, in 1994 where most of her studio film and television credits are from.[1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Little HeroesRachel Wilson[2]
1995Pure RaceKim Grey
1998The FacultyOfficer Campbell
2001The Right GirlLauren
2003The Life of David GaleBullhorn Protestor
2004The Sum of JobeDr. Willsshort film
2004Re-Elect JoeJosephine Fitzsimmonsshort film
2004Friday Night LightsRacist Booster Wife
2005Sin CityNurse
2005The RingerDitzy Woman
2006Momma's BoyShellyshort film
2006Jumping Off BridgesMrs. Adams
2006The ReturnDorothy
2007KablueyVeronica
2011The Curse of BabylonFBI Commander Ross
2012Deep in the HeartBetty
2012The SinnerAgent Valentine
2013This Is Where We LiveLeigh Ann
2015The Doo Dah ManBecky
2015Divine AccessBecky
2016Mercury PlainsMitch's Mom
2019Round of Your LifeJenny
2019Red 11Administrator Willis
2019By the Dark of NightHelenshort film
2023Killers of the Flower MoonMyrtle Hale

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992Little HeroesRachael WilsonTV movie
1992Miracles & Other WondersCassie AndersTV series
1993Moment of Truth: Stalking BackJill BoyerTV movie
2001Arrest & TrialMrs. McClellanEpisode: "Nightmare Nurse"
2005Three Wise GuysRuth RobertsTV movie
2006Prison BreakFBI Agent FoleyEpisode: "Manhunt"
2006–2007Friday Night LightsJoanne Street15 episodes
2011Drop Dead DivaCatherine GibsonEpisode: "Toxic"
2012–2013The Lying GameNancy Rogers4 episodes
2014ResurrectionKimberly3 episodes
2014RevolutionGeneral DonaganEpisode: "Declaration of Independence"
2014Deliverance CreekCordeliaTV movie
2015The LeftoversViolet's Mom2 episodes
2017Queen of the SouthSAC Agent Caryn TrusdaleRecurring
2017The Long Road HomeCathy SmithRecurring
2018KiddingMrs. Piccirillo Episode: "The Cookie"
2019The BlacklistMoira TycheEpisode: "Lady Luck (No. 69)"
2019The SonOlivia BersenEpisode: "The Blue Light"
2021Tell Me Your Secrets[3] [4] Diana LordRecurring

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Actress Katherine Willis. May 17, 2019.
  2. Web site: Katherine Willis . . 19 February 2023 . en.
  3. Web site: Kat Willis Joins 'Tell Me Your Secrets' . Petski . Denise . Jul 9, 2018 . Deadline.
  4. Web site: Petski. Denise. 2020-10-29. 'Tell Me Your Secrets' Thriller Drama Series Heads To Amazon After Leaving TNT. 2020-10-29. Deadline. en-US.