Katherine Mallen Kupferer

Katherine Mallen Kupferer
Born (2007-11-23) November 23, 2007
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present
Parents

Katherine Mallen Kupferer (born November 23, 2007)[1][2] is an American actress.

Early life and career

Katherine Mallen Kupferer was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Keith Kupferer, an American actor, and Tara Mallen, an American actress.[3]

She began acting at the age of five, during a Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of Gypsy.[4] In 2018, Kupferer starred in Widows, directed by Steve McQueen.[5]

In 2023, she starred in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.,[6] and she was cast in Ghostlight, alongside her parents.[7]

In April 2025, it was revealed that she re-teamed with Alex Thompson and Kelly O'Sullivan on the coming-of-age drama film Mouse, which premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026.[8][9]

Filmography

Film

Key
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Fools Vera's daughter
2018 Widows Gun Daughter
2023 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Gretchen Potter
2024 Ghostlight Daisy Mueller
2025 They Rescue Horses, Don't They? Aubrey Short film
2026 Mouse Minnie Dunn

Theater

Key
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role
2014 Gypsy Balloon Girl
2019 The Killing Game Unknown

References

  1. ^ Lang, Brent (May 24, 2024). "'Ghostlight' Breakout Katherine Mallen Kupferer Signs With Fusion Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  2. ^ @tara_mallen; (November 23, 2022). "15" – via Instagram.
  3. ^ Fagerholm, Matt (June 10, 2024). "This is Our Family: Tara Mallen, Keith Kupferer and Katherine Mallen Kupferer on "Ghostlight"". Cinema Femme. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  4. ^ Fagerholm, Matt. "Katherine Mallen Kupferer - The Flair Q&A". Gig Marketing. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  5. ^ J. Eisenman, Andrew (June 24, 2024). ""Ghostlight" reminds us why a light remains on in theaters". Elements of Madness. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  6. ^ Rapp, Ilana. "Connecting with Audiences – Exclusive Interview with Katherine Kupferer of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret". NY Castings. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  7. ^ O'Sullivan, Kelly; Thompson, Alex (June 13, 2024). "I Believe in Me: Alex Thompson and Kelly O'Sullivan on Ghostlight". RogerEbert.com (Interview). Interviewed by Tallerico, Brian. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  8. ^ Lang, Brent (April 8, 2025). "Sophie Okonedo, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Chloe Coleman Starring in 'Mouse,' Next Film From 'Ghostlight' Directors (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  9. ^ Lavallée, Eric (April 8, 2025). "Girlfriend Material: Alex Thompson & Kelly O'Sullivan Complete Production on 'Mouse'". Ion Cinema. Retrieved April 9, 2025.