Kate Katzman
Kate Katzman | |
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| Born | January 1, 1985 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Kate Katzman (born January 1, 1985) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Simone in the action comedy film Old Guy and Sofia in the drama comedy film This Is the Year.
Early life
Katzman was born in Philadelphia. She grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She started to model in high school and continued to do so until college. She initially wanted to be a veterinarian but caught the eye of acting legend Burt Reynolds who convinced her to try out at the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre in Jupiter, Florida.[1]
Career
Katzman made her acting debut in the biographical drama film Walt Before Mickey where she portrayed Walts wife Lillian Disney. Her first big role came playing Megan Albert in the star studded crime comedy film The Comeback Trail alongside legends such as Robert De Niro and Morgan Freeman.[2] She was awarded the Star on the Horizon award at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival[3] She played Chloe in the thriller film Adverse starring Mickey Rourke.[4] She played Sofia in comedy drama film This Is the Year which was director David Henries director debut.[5]
Personal life
She is married to Scott Katzman who works as a surgeon who specialises in spine surgery. Together they have two children, a daughter named Keira and a son named Dylan. They live in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida just one neighborhood away from her mother. Her favourite film is Breakfast at Tiffany's[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Walt Before Mickey | Lillian Disney | |
| 2019 | A Christmas Carol | Ellen Scrooge | Short |
| 2019 | Santa In Training | Dippy | |
| 2020 | Adverse | Chloe | |
| 2020 | This Is the Year | Sophie | |
| 2020 | The Comeback Trail | Megan Albert | |
| 2021 | Survive the Game | Purple | |
| 2022 | Panama (2022 film) | Tatyana | |
| 2022 | Hot Seat | Ava | |
| 2022 | Paradise City | Nikki | |
| 2024 | Old Guy | Simone |
References
- ^ "Philadelphia Native Kate Katzman Follows Her Film Debut with a Role in The Comeback Trail". modernluxury.com. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ ""The Comeback Trail's" Kate Katzman Talks Working With Her A-List Idols". modernluxury.com. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "Delray actress Katzman thrilled to be in big-screen DeNiro comedy". palmbeachspaper.com. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "'Walt Before Mickey' Actor Kate Katzman's Rise to Stardom". baltimorepostexaminer.com. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "How Burt Reynolds Mentored Kate Katzman For Her Hollywood Innings". respect-mag.com. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "Behind the Scenes with North Palm Beacher Kate Katzman". palmbeachillustrated.com. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
External links
- Kate Katzman at IMDb