| Katie Chang | |
| Birth Name: | Katherine Chang |
| Birth Date: | 3 May 1995 |
| Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | Northwestern University |
| Years Active: | 2011–present |
| Occupation: | Actress, producer |
Katherine Chang (born May 3, 1995) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Rebecca Ahn in The Bling Ring (2013) and Maddie Kim in Pantheon (2022).[1]
Chang was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Winnetka, Illinois. Her paternal grandfather was of Korean descent, while the rest of her ancestry is Irish and German.[2] She was trained at the Wilmette Theatre's Actors Training Center.[1] Chang attended New Trier High School, graduating in 2013. She started studying creative writing at Columbia University.[3] In 2015, she transferred to Northwestern University.[4] Chang graduated from Northwestern in 2017 with a degree in screenwriting.[5]
In 2013, Chang earned praise for her portrayal of Rebecca Ahn, the leader of the title group in the satirical crime film The Bling Ring. Rolling Stone described her as "mesmerizing"[6] while the Chicago Tribune called her a "performer of serious promise".[7] The Hollywood Reporter said Chang's performance marked her as "someone to watch" going forward in her career.[8] Director Sofia Coppola explained her choice of casting such a "fresh face" in a lead role, saying, "There's sort of a naturalness, as opposed to having worked a lot, being kid actors."[9] Also in 2013, Chang starred in the comedy film A Birder's Guide to Everything.[10] She then had a supporting role in the independent drama film Anesthesia.[11] Chang then appeared in the teen comedy film The Outcasts.[12] Between 2022 and 2023, Chang starred as the voice of Maddie in the AMC+ animated series Pantheon.[13]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CUTEeGRL | Fiona Malo | Short film | |
| 2013 | The Bling Ring | Rebecca Ahn | ||
| A Birder's Guide to Everything | Ellen Reeves | |||
| 2015 | Anesthesia | Amy | ||
| 2016 | Imperfections | Miranda | ||
| 2017 | The Outcasts | Claire Connors | ||
| Fatal Crossing | Marcy | |||
| 2018 | Canal Street | Elizabeth Chu | ||
| All The Little Things We Kill | Carol | |||
| 2019 | Daniel Isn't Real | Barista | ||
| I Want Candy | Jasmine | Short film | ||
| 2020 | InstaPsycho | Ava | ||
| A Handful of Rust | Simone | Short film | ||
| 2024 | A Reconciliation at the Donut Shop | Sister | Short film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Elise | Episode: "2100°" | ||
| 2022–2023 | Pantheon | Maddie Kim | Voice role[14] |