Katherine Willis

Katherine Willis

53 · Born: May 2, 1971

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 2, 1971 Nukuʻalofa, Tonga
Spouse
  • Charles Wiedman

    ( May 23, 2009 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Jed Thornock

    ( Jul 7, 1995 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Katherine Willis, a multifaceted American actress and producer, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry through her captivating performances in various roles. Her impressive repertoire includes notable characters such as Myrtle Hale in the 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon, Diana Lord in the 2021 series Tell Me Your Secrets, and Joanne Street in the 2006 television show Friday Night Lights.

In addition to her work in film and television, Katherine has also made appearances in several notable productions. She has been a part of the NBC series The Blacklist, the HBO series The Leftovers, the USA Network series Queen of the South, and the Nat Geo miniseries The Long Road Home.

Katherine's journey in the world of acting began at a young age, when she started performing in theater productions at the tender age of 12. She further honed her craft by attending Brigham Young University on a theater scholarship.

Born on the picturesque South Pacific island of Tonga, Katherine is the fourth of seven children. Her childhood was spent in rural Missouri on a 200-acre farm, where she developed a strong connection with nature and a sense of resilience that has undoubtedly contributed to her success in the competitive world of entertainment.

Career

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2023
{"id":238401,"title":"Thoughts and Prayers","year":"2022","character":"News anchor","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/thoughts-and-prayers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_238401.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_238401.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
{"id":137206,"title":"Red 11","year":"2019","character":"Administrator Willis","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/red-11","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_137206.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_137206.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Red 11
Red 11 as Administrator Willis
{"id":139447,"title":"Round of Your Life","year":"2019","character":"Jenny","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/round-of-your-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_139447.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_139447.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":96925,"title":"Mercury Plains","year":"2016","character":"Mitch's Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mercury-plains","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96925.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96925.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Mercury Plains
Mercury Plains as Mitch's Mom
{"id":122286,"title":"The Doo Dah Man","year":"2015","character":"Becky","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-doo-dah-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122286.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122286.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":13269,"title":"Deliverance Creek","year":"2014","character":"Cordelia Crawford","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/deliverance-creek","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13269.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13269.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Deliverance Creek
Deliverance Creek as Cordelia Crawford
{"id":39246,"title":"This Is Where We Live","year":"2013","character":"Leigh Ann","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/this-is-where-we-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39246.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39246.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":77179,"title":"The Sinner","year":"2012","character":"Agent Valentine","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-sinner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77179.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77179.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
The Sinner
The Sinner as Agent Valentine
{"id":15377,"title":"Deep in the Heart","year":"2012","character":"Bettie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/deep-in-the-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15377.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":22778,"title":"Kabluey","year":"2007","character":"Veronica","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kabluey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22778.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Kabluey
Kabluey as Veronica
{"id":91,"title":"Friday Night Lights","year":2006,"character":"Joanne Street","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/friday-night-lights","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4c6fi7h284o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4c6fi7h284o0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights as Joanne Street
{"id":78608,"title":"Three Wise Guys","year":"2005","character":"Ruth Roberts","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/three-wise-guys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78608.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Three Wise Guys
Three Wise Guys as Ruth Roberts
{"id":247,"title":"Sin City","year":"2005","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sin-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/luo03k875pc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/luo03k875pc0.jpg"},"released":1}
Sin City
Sin City as Nurse
{"id":432,"title":"Friday Night Lights","year":"2004","character":"Booster Wife","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/friday-night-lights","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dd3df6ice60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dd3df6ice60.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights as Booster Wife
{"id":6514,"title":"The Life of David Gale","year":"2003","character":"Bullhorn Protester","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-life-of-david-gale","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29khum7h7bf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29khum7h7bf0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale as Bullhorn Protester
{"id":154676,"title":"The Right Girl","year":"2001","character":"Lauren","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-right-girl-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154676.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154676.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":4255,"title":"The Faculty","year":"1998","character":"Officer #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-faculty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5k12v0pknrt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5k12v0pknrt0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Faculty
The Faculty as Officer #2
{"id":157954,"title":"Pure Race","year":"1995","character":"Kim Grey","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/pure-race","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157954.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157954.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Pure Race
Pure Race as Kim Grey
{"id":35850,"title":"Little Heroes","year":"1992","character":"Rachel Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/little-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35850.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35850.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Little Heroes
Little Heroes as Rachel Wilson