Kathleen Gati Actress
Two time Emmy nominee, multiple award winning actress, based in Budapest and in Los Angeles. Newest work includes lead (British) role in NETFLIX series, SIRA. Carries three passports, Hungarian/EU, Canadian and USA passports and loves working internationally. Speaks several languages including Hungarian, Russian, Spanish, French and English (American and BBC British), and some German and Hebrew, and also love doing accented roles as well (Eastern European accents, German, French, Canadian, British, Cockney, and many more).
Overview
NationalityUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), Hungarian (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), French (good), German (good), Russian (good), Spanish (good)
Born1957, Montreal, Canada, Canada
Age range55 - 70
Height167 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European
Place of residenceBudapest - Budapest (Hungary), Arizona (United States of America), Los Angeles (United States of America)
Possible accommodationVancouver (Canada), Toronto (Canada)
Real nameKathleen Gati
MembershipsBAFTA - British Academy of Film and Television Arts (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
SAG-AFTRA (United States of America)
ATAS (Academy of Television Arts & Sciences) (United States of America)
Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (Canada)
Work permitEuropean Union, Great Britain, United States
Contact
Kathleen Gati
Alternative contact details:
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), Hungarian (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), French (good), German (good), Russian (good), Spanish (good)
Dialects Hungary (Central) (native dialect), England (South East) (fluent), England (South West) (fluent), Greater London (fluent), England (East) (good), England (North East) (good), England (North West) (good), Ireland (Northern) - Ulster (good), German (Northern) (basic), Low German (basic), Provence (basic)
Accents American (native accent), East European (native accent), Hungarian (native accent), Austrian German (very good), British (very good), Californian (very good), Canadian (very good), Croatian (very good), English (very good), French (very good), French (Canadian) (very good), German (very good), German (Northern) (very good), Low-German (very good), Polish (very good), Russian (very good), Texan (very good)
Dance Waltz (good), Ballet (basic), Ballroom (basic), Ballroom (basic), Classical (basic), Country dance (basic), Dance theatre (basic), Dance training (basic), Disco (basic), Greek dance (basic), Jitterbug (basic), Jive (basic), Line dancing (basic), Musical (basic), Salsa (basic), Samba (basic)
Singing. A Cappella (very good), Art Song (very good), Ballad (very good), Blues (very good), Cabaret (very good), Chanson (very good), Choral Singing (very good), Country (very good), Folk (very good), Gospel (very good), Jazz (very good), Lieder (very good), Musical (very good), Operetta (very good), Pop (very good), Pop song (very good), Stage singing (very good), Classical (good), Modern (good), Funk (basic), Hip hop/rap (basic), Opera (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Mezzo soprano
Musical instruments Piano (basic)
Sports Aerobics (basic), Athletics (basic), Badminton (basic), Bowling (basic), Swimming (basic), Table Tennis (basic), Weights (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Narration, Storytelling
Appearance
Age range 55 - 70
Height 167 cm
Build Medium build
Weight 68 kg
Colour of eyes Blue
Colour of hair Dark blonde
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European
Training
A.C.T. (American Conservatory Theater)
Herbert Berghof Studio, New York
One on One
Multiple workshops, casting directors, teachers
Jack Turnbull Actorsite
Improv-Chicago, Vancouver
University of Windsor, Ontario Diana Mady Kelly, Viola Spolin Technique
University of Washington School of Drama
Awards/Nominations
2020
Emmy Awards (United States of America)
- Nomination
for Connie Hunter / A MERMAID FOR CHRISTMAS - EMMY Nominee
2016
Emmy Awards (United States of America)
- Nomination
for Valentina Winterthorne / WINTERTHORNE - EMMY Nominee
2015 5 Best Actress Award - "LIFELINE" film (United States of America) - Award
2012 Best Lead Actress Award - "RETRACE" film (United States of America) - Award
1993 Best Supporting Actress - "GOLDBERG VARIATIONS" film (Hungary) - Award
CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Audio
Highlights
2026 - 2027
SIRA
Buendía Estudios
NETFLIX
Streaming - series
Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Mystery, Period drama, Romance, Sex, Tragedy, War
Marina Seresesky - Olga Osorio
Directed by
Lady Olivia Bonnard
Lead
CV - Television & Streaming
2026 - 2027
SIRA
Buendía Estudios
Network/Distributor: NETFLIX
Streaming - series
Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Mystery, Period drama, Romance, Sex, Tragedy, War
Marina Seresesky - Olga Osorio
Directed by
Lady Olivia Bonnard
Lead
2024 - 2024
S.W.A.T.
MiddKid Productions
Network/Distributor: CBS Television
Television series
Action
Billy Gierhart
Directed by
Guest Role
2015 - 2016
FEAR THE WALKING DEAD: FLIGHT 462
Dakota Films
Network/Distributor: AMC
Television series
Science fiction
Michael McDonough
Directed by
Deirdre
Ensemble Leading Part
2012 - 2018
ARROW
Berlanti Productions
Network/Distributor: CW
Television series
Action
VARIOUS
Directed by
Raisa
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2012 - 2025
GENERAL HOSPITAL (550+ episodes)
ABC Television
Network/Distributor: ABC
Soap
Action, Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
VARIOUS
Directed by
Dr. Liesl Obrecht
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2019 - 2019
A MERMAID FOR CHRISTMAS - EMMY Nominee
Caruso Productions
Network/Distributor: AMAZON Prime Video
Streaming - film
Comedy, Drama, Fairy tale, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Michael Caruso
Directed by
Connie Hunter
Supporting Lead
2018
WINTERTHORNE - EMMY Nominee
Network/Distributor: NET
Television film
Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Sonia Biangiardo
Directed by
Valentina Winterthorne
Supporting Lead
2017 - 2018
NCIS: LA
Shane Brennan Productions
Network/Distributor: CBS Television
Television series
Action, Crime, Drama
Benny Boom
Directed by
Judge Jessica Lee
Guest Role
2011 - 2012
FAIRLY LEGAL
Steve Stark Productions
Network/Distributor: Universal Pictures
Television series
Crime, Drama
Peter Markle
Directed by
Renata
Guest Role
2005 - 2006
24
Network/Distributor: Fox Television
Drama
Various
Directed by
Anya Suvarov, First Lady of Russia
Recurring Role
2015 - 2016
BEING MARY JANE
Network/Distributor: BET Channel
Television series
Drama
Salim Akil
Directed by
Shohreh Broomand
Recurring Role
2011 - 2011
ALPHAS
Berman Braum
Network/Distributor: Syfy
Television series
Crime, Drama
Various
Directed by
Zahra Pirzad
Recurring Role
2014 - 2015
THE FOSTERS
Blazing Elm Entertainment
Network/Distributor: ABC/Freeform/Netflix
Television series
Drama
Chandra Wilson
Directed by
Sara, the bus driver
Guest Role
2011 - 2012
WEEDS
Lionsgate Television
Network/Distributor: Showtime Networks
Television series
Comedy
Various
Directed by
Olga
Recurring Role
2009
LEVERAGE
Electric Entertainment
Network/Distributor: TNT
Television series
Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Marc Roskin
Directed by
Irina Larenko
Guest Role
2010 - 2011
COVERT AFFAIRS
Hypnotic
Network/Distributor: USA Network
Television series
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Allan Kroeker
Directed by
Fatima, the Turk
Guest Role
2012 - 2013
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS
CGCG
Network/Distributor: Disney-ABC Television/Cartoon Network
Television series
Animation, Cartoon
Dave Filoni
Directed by
Old Daka / Night Sisters
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2010 - 2011
LIE TO ME
Imagine Television
Network/Distributor: FOX Network
Television series
Crime, Drama
David Platt
Directed by
Nurse Katya
Recurring Role
2009
THE MENTALIST
Primrose Hill Productions
Network/Distributor: CBS
Television series
Crime, Drama
John Polson
Directed by
Mariska Kopecki / Vanna Clooney
Guest Role
2008 - 2009
NCIS
Netflix
Network/Distributor: Netflix
Television series
Crime, Drama
Thomas J. Wright
Directed by
Svetlana Chernitskaya
Recurring Role
2006 - 2007
BONES
Josephson Entertainment
Network/Distributor: 20th Century
Television series
Crime, Drama
Sanford Bookstaver
Directed by
Mrs. Crane
Guest Role
2015 - 2016
MEET THE ANDERSONS
Hollywood & Vine Production
Network/Distributor: ION Television
Television film
Comedy, Family
Michael Feifer
Directed by
Anastasia
Supporting Actor
2017 - 2018
WOLFENSTEIN II: THE NEW COLOSSUS
Machine Games
Network/Distributor: Bethesda Softworks
Television series
Action, Animation
Tom Keegan
Directed by
Bette Hoskins / Gizela Balog / Gabriella Benning (voice)
Recurring Role
2012 - 2013
THE UNKNOWN
Mesquite Productions
Network/Distributor: Crackle
Television series
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Sam Nicholson
Directed by
Anne Smith
Star of Episode
2006 - 2007
ME, ELOISE (Tim Curry, Lynn Redgrave)
Film Roman Productions
Network/Distributor: Starz
Television series
Animation, Cartoon, Comedy
Wesley Archer
Directed by
MIss Thornton
Ongoing Leading Part
2003
GHOST DOG: A DETECTIVE TAIL
Capital Arts Entertainment
Network/Distributor: PAX Television
Television film
Comedy
Worth Keeter
Directed by
Madame Wanda
Ensemble Leading Part
1988 - 1989
THE STREET
Altman Productions
Network/Distributor: Altman Productions
Television series
Robert E. Altman
Directed by
Sally
Guest Role
CV - Film
2025 - 2026
YALE
Silverman Productions
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Drama, Family, Tragedy
Jay Silverman
Directed by
Bunny Parker
Supporting Actor
2024 - 2025
DESPERATE JOURNEY
Emblem Pictures - London
Network/Distributor: Emblem Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Period drama, Tragedy, War
Annabel Jankel
Directed by
Miss Schiff
Supporting Actor
2021 - 2021
AMERICAN DREAM
Venice Films
Network/Distributor: Lionsgate
Feature film (cinema)
Crime, Drama, Gangster
Janusz Kamiński
Directed by
Yulia Novenchenko (Michiel Huisman's mother)
Supporting Actor
2011 - 2011
THE FUTURE
GNK Productions
Network/Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Miranda July
Directed by
Dr. Straus
Supporting Actor
2011 - 2011
LITTLE BIRDS
Polsky Films
Network/Distributor: Millenium Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Eljin James
Directed by
Sally Heron
Supporting Actor
2011 - 2012
TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON
Paramount Pictures
Network/Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Drama, Fantasy, Science fiction
Michael Bay
Directed by
Asya, Russian Bartender
Supporting Actor
2015 - 2016
LIFELINE - 5 Best Actress Awards
Wang Productions
Network/Distributor: Wang Productions
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Jeffery Wang
Directed by
Madame Golorio
Lead
2015 - 2016
A PLAY ON WORDS - Best Actress Nominee
John Stark Productions
Network/Distributor: Cinema Epoch
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Harvey Lowry
Directed by
Professor Pavlic
Lead
2007 - 2008
TRADE
Lionsgate Films
Network/Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Feature film (cinema)
Crime, Drama
Marco Kreuzpaintner
Directed by
Irina
Supporting Actor
2011 - 2011
RETRACE - Best Actress LAIFF, multiple awards
Artis Film Romania
Network/Distributor: Mozinet
Feature film (cinema)
Biography, Drama, Period drama, Tragedy
Judit Elek
Directed by
Katherine Fischer
Lead
2002 - 2003
IGBY GOES DOWN
United Artists
Network/Distributor: MGM Distributing Corporation
Feature film (cinema)
Burr Steers
Directed by
Ida
Supporting Actor
2004 - 2005
MEET THE FOCKERS
Universal Pictures
Network/Distributor: Universal Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Jay Roach
Directed by
Yelena
Supporting Actor
2008 - 2009
THE HOUSE BUNNY
Columbia Pictures
Network/Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Fred Wolf
Directed by
Sherri - Boutique Manager
Supporting Actor
1999 - 2000
JAKOB THE LIAR
Columbia Pictures
Network/Distributor: TriStar Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Period drama
Peter Kassovitz
Directed by
Polish hooker
Supporting Actor
1999 - 2000
SUNSHINE (Ralph Fiennes)
Serendipity Point Films
Network/Distributor: Paramount Classics
Feature film (cinema)
Period drama
Istvan Szabo
Directed by
Josefa Sonnenschein
Supporting Actor
2002 - 2003
ZIGZAG
Franchise Pictures
Network/Distributor: Silver Nitrate
Feature film (cinema)
David S. Goyer
Directed by
Dr. Johnson
Supporting Actor
2001 - 2002
THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN
Senator Film Produktion
Network/Distributor: Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Sönke Wortmann
Directed by
Deb
Supporting Actor
2008 - 2009
STRANGERS
Studio YuG
Network/Distributor: Studio YuG
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Yuri Grymov
Directed by
Miss Stone
Ensemble Leading Part
2010 - 2011
THE SPACE BETWEEN
PFM Pictures
Network/Distributor: Shoreline Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Travis Fine
Directed by
Natalia
Supporting Actor
2021 - 2021
TEVYE'S DAUGHTERS
KinoFabrika Production
Network/Distributor: Top Film Baltic
Feature film (cinema)
Period drama
Vladimir Lert
Directed by
Golda - Complete Voice Replacement, English version
Ensemble Leading Part
2013 - 2014
THE NEW TESTAMENT
Neibauer Productions
Network/Distributor: Neibauer Productions
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Period drama
Bruce Neibauer
Directed by
Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist
Ensemble Leading Part
2013 - 2014
THUNDER AND THE HOUSE OF MAGIC
nWave Pictures
Network/Distributor: Shout! Factory
Feature film (cinema)
Animation, Cartoon, Fairy tale, Family, Fantasy, Kids' production
Jeremy DeGruson - Ben Stassen - Mimi Maynard
Directed by
Carla
Member of Ensemble
1995 - 1996
THE DOGFIGHTERS
Hess/Kallberg Productions
Network/Distributor: Live Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Barry Zetlin
Directed by
CIA Technician to Ben Gazzara
Supporting Actor
2007 - 2008
AZ EMIGRÁNS
FilmArt Kft
Network/Distributor: MTV
Feature film (cinema)
István Dárday - Györgyi Szalai
Directed by
Sarah
Supporting Actor
2006 - 2007
THE ELDER SON
2 Loop Films
Network/Distributor: Shoreline Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
Marius Balchunas
Directed by
Fedya's Wife
Supporting Actor
1999 - 2000
DIARY OF THE HURDY GURDY MAN
Timberlake Productions
Network/Distributor: MTV
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Gabor Dettre
Directed by
Gabriel's wife
Supporting Lead
1997 - 1998
FRANCISKA VASARNAPJAI (EVERY SUNDAY)
Neuropa Film Kft
Network/Distributor: European Video Distributors
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Sandor Simo
Directed by
Sari Moliter
Ensemble Leading Part
1995 - 1996
ESTI KORNEL
Hunnia Filmstudio
Network/Distributor: Hunnia Filmstudio
Feature film (cinema)
Jozsef Pacskovszky
Directed by
Bankárné
Supporting Actor
1995 - 1996
THE ACTRESS AND THE DEATH - Multiple Awards
Mozgókép Innovációs Társulás és Alapítvány
Network/Distributor: MTV
Documentary
Tragedy
Gabor Dettre
Directed by
Personal story of mother's illness and death
Lead
1993 - 1994
WHY WASN'T HE THERE?
AB Films
Network/Distributor: Bunyik Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
Andras Jeles
Directed by
Agi
Lead
1993 - 1994
WE NEVER DIE
Hunnia Filmstudio
Network/Distributor: Bunyik Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
Robert Koltai
Directed by
Nusi
Lead
1992 - 1993
GOLDBERG VARIATIONS - Best Supporting Actress Award
Mozgókép Innovációs Társulás és Alapítvány
Network/Distributor: MTV
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Ferenc Grunwalsky
Directed by
Kati
Supporting Actor
1987 - 1988
FIREHOUSE
Cinema Sciences Corporation
Network/Distributor: Academy Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
J. Christian Ingvordsen
Directed by
The Madame
Supporting Actor
1986 - 1987
FOREVER, LULU
Bayerischer Rundfunk
Network/Distributor: California Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Amos Kollek
Directed by
Lisa, the fluffer
Supporting Actor
CV - Theatre
2012 - 2020
THEATER WORK (1980-2020)
Theatre: 176 plays
Theatre
Cabaret, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Monologue, Musical, Period drama, Romance, Theatrical comedy, Thriller, Variety show
Multiple Directors
Directed by
Over 100 plays in New York, Canada, Europe, Los Angeles
Ensemble Leading Part
2019 - 2020
A Christmas Carol
Theater production on television
Theatre: ABC Television, USA
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
Phideaux Xavier
Directed by
Ghost of Christmas Present
Ensemble Leading Part
2014 - 2015
Cabaret (partial play)
Theater production on television
Theatre: ABC Television
Musical Theatre
Larry Carpenter
Directed by
MC - Willkommen
Lead
2006 - 2007
The Complete Sexual History Of The Bronx
Greenway Court Theater, Los Angeles
Theatre: Co-star, Sally Kellerman
Theatre
Comedy
Alfred Brown
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
2005 - 2006
The Great Election
Odyssey Theater, Los Angeles
Theatre
Drama
John Stark
Directed by
Lead
2005 - 2006
Crossfire (Serbo-Croatian war)
Geffen Theater, Los Angeles, California
Theatre: UCLA Playwrights
Theatre
Patrick Pankhurst
Directed by
Adisa
Ensemble Leading Part
2001 - 2002
Hearts, Souls and Other Matters
Coronet Theater, Los Angeles
Theatre: Co-star, William Allen Young, Lynn Hamilton
Theatre
Drama, Romance
Dasch Hadu
Directed by
Lead
1998 - 1999
The Effect of Gamma Rays On Man In The Moon Marigolds
Madach Theater, Hungary
Theatre
Drama
Gabor Dettre
Directed by
Lead
1997 - 1998
Best Little Whorehouse In Texas
National Theater - Hungary
Theatre
Musical
Laszlo Magach
Directed by
Angel
Ensemble Leading Part
1997 - 1998
The Quest
Edinburgh Fringe Festival/Merlin Theater/Budapest
Theatre: Merlin Theater - Budapest, Hungary
Theatre
Fairy tale, Tragedy
Laszlo Magach
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
1992 - 1993
Pokey
Playwrights Preview, New York
Theatre
Paul Dervis
Directed by
Elizabess
Lead
1991 - 1992
Run For Your Wife
McPherson Theater, Victoria, Canada
Theatre
Comedy
Jonathan Langdom
Directed by
Barbara
Ensemble Leading Part
1987 - 1988
I'm Not Rappaport
Elmsford Dinner Theater (Broadway cast)
Theatre
Drama
Daniel Sullivan
Directed by
Laurie
Supporting Actor
1982 - 1983
The Birds - Aristophenes
Greek Theater of New York
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Fairy tale, Fantasy, Musical, Theatrical comedy
Yanni Simonides
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
CV - Audio
2006 - 2024
OVER 80 AUDIOBOOKS - 9 EARPHONE AWARDS
Penguin Random House/Harper Collins
Network/Distributor: AUDIOFILE
Radio play/audiobook
Action, Adventure, Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Erotic, Fairy tale, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Kids' production, Monologue, Period drama, Psychothriller, Romance, Science fiction, Thriller, War, Young adult
PRH Directors
Directed by
MULTIPLE
Speaker/narrator
