Katherine Willis

Katherine Willis

54 · Born: May 2, 1971

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 2, 1971 Kolofo'ou, Tongatapu, Tonga
Spouse
  • Charles Wiedman

    ( May 23, 2009 to May 24, 2025 )
  • Jed Thornock

    ( Jul 7, 1995 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Katherine Willis is a multifaceted American actress and producer, celebrated for her captivating performances in various notable roles. Her impressive portfolio boasts a range of memorable characters, including 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 drama Friday Night Lights.

Throughout her illustrious career, Katherine has made significant contributions to various television shows and miniseries. Her notable works include appearances on NBC's The Blacklist in 2013, HBO's The Leftovers in 2014, USA Network's Queen of the South in 2016, and the Nat Geo miniseries The Long Road Home in 2017.

Katherine's journey in the world of acting began at a tender age of 12, when she started performing in theater productions. Her exceptional talent earned her a theater scholarship to attend Brigham Young University.

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 sprawling 200-acre farm, providing her with a unique upbringing that likely influenced her creative pursuits.

Career

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2023
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2022
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2019
Red 11
Red 11 as Administrator Willis
{"id":139447,"title":"Round of Your Life","year":"2019","character":"Jenny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/round-of-your-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_139447.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_139447.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":96925,"title":"Mercury Plains","year":"2016","character":"Mitch's Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mercury-plains","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96925.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-doo-dah-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122286.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122286.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":13269,"title":"Deliverance Creek","year":"2014","character":"Cordelia Crawford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deliverance-creek","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13269.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/this-is-where-we-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39246.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39246.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":77179,"title":"The Sinner","year":"2012","character":"Agent Valentine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sinner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77179.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deep-in-the-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15377.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":22778,"title":"Kabluey","year":"2007","character":"Veronica","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kabluey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/friday-night-lights","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4c6fi7h284o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-wise-guys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sin-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/luo03k875pc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/friday-night-lights","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dd3df6ice60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-life-of-david-gale","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29khum7h7bf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-right-girl-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154676.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154676.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":4255,"title":"The Faculty","year":"1998","character":"Officer #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-faculty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5k12v0pknrt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.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:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pure-race","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157954.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157954.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Pure Race
Pure Race as Kim Grey
{"id":158532,"title":"Moment of Truth: Stalking Back","year":"1993","character":"Jill Boyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moment-of-truth-stalking-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158532.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158532.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":35850,"title":"Little Heroes","year":"1992","character":"Rachel Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35850.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35850.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Little Heroes
Little Heroes as Rachel Wilson