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| birth_name = Katherine Elizabeth McGrath{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} |
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| birth_place = [[Ashford, County Wicklow]], Ireland |
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| education = [[St. Andrew's College, Dublin]] |
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'''Katherine Elizabeth McGrath'''{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} ({{IPAc-en|m|ə|'|g|r|ɑ:}}) (born 3 January 1983){{citation needed|date=April 2025}} is an Irish actress<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/what-katies-doing-next-k38hrgn77vh|title=What Katie's doing next|work=[[The Times]]|access-date=1 October 2019|language=en|archive-date=1 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001124142/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-katies-doing-next-k38hrgn77vh|url-status=live}}</ref> known for several television series: portraying [[List of Merlin characters|Morgana Pendragon]] in [[BBC One]]'s ''[[Merlin (2008 TV series)|Merlin]]'' (2008–2012), [[Lucy Westenra]] on the British-American series ''[[Dracula (2013 TV series)|Dracula]]'' (2013–2014), [[Saskia]] in the TV series ''[[Secret Bridesmaids' Business|Secret Bridesmaids Business]]'', Sarah Bennett in the first season of the horror anthology series ''[[Slasher (TV series)|Slasher]]'' (2016), and for her role as [[Lena Luthor]] on the superhero series ''[[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]'' (2016–2021). Her film roles include [[Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness|Thelma Furness]] in the drama film ''[[W.E.]]'' and Jules Daly in the Christmas movie ''[[A Princess for Christmas]]'' (2011), Zara Young in the science fiction adventure film ''[[Jurassic World]]'' (2015), and Elsa in the epic fantasy film ''[[King Arthur: Legend of the Sword]]'' (2017). |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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McGrath was raised in [[Ashford, County Wicklow|Ashford]], [[County Wicklow]], by her father, Paul, who works with computers, and mother, Mary, who works for an Irish designer. She has two older brothers, Sean, an online media manager, and Rory, who is a post-production producer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/life/katie-mcgrath-superstar-in-waiting-28656761.html|title=Katie McGrath superstar in waiting|work=BelfastTelegraph.co.uk|access-date=15 March 2017|language=en|archive-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315175004/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/life/katie-mcgrath-superstar-in-waiting-28656761.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She studied the International Baccalaureate at [[St. Andrew's College, Dublin|St. Andrew's College]] before graduating from [[Trinity College, Dublin]], with a degree in history with a focus on Russian history.<ref name="TheGloss1">{{cite journal |first=Anna|last=Carey |url=http://thegloss.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=1&ed=13 |title=The Sorcerer's Apprentice |journal=The Gloss Magazine |date=October 2008 |access-date=8 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081218215555/http://thegloss.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=1&ed=13 |archive-date=18 December 2008}}</ref> |
McGrath was born and raised in [[Ashford, County Wicklow|Ashford]], [[County Wicklow]], by her father, Paul, who works with computers, and mother, Mary, who works for an Irish designer. She has two older brothers, Sean, an online media manager, and Rory, who is a post-production producer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/life/katie-mcgrath-superstar-in-waiting-28656761.html|title=Katie McGrath superstar in waiting|work=BelfastTelegraph.co.uk|access-date=15 March 2017|language=en|archive-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315175004/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/life/katie-mcgrath-superstar-in-waiting-28656761.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She studied the International Baccalaureate at [[St. Andrew's College, Dublin|St. Andrew's College]] before graduating from [[Trinity College, Dublin]], with a degree in history with a focus on Russian history.<ref name="TheGloss1">{{cite journal |first=Anna|last=Carey |url=http://thegloss.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=1&ed=13 |title=The Sorcerer's Apprentice |journal=The Gloss Magazine |date=October 2008 |access-date=8 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081218215555/http://thegloss.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=1&ed=13 |archive-date=18 December 2008}}</ref> |
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At a young age she applied to the Ballygowan "Be the Face of MTV" competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jessie a face of MTV finalist |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/braypeople/news/jessie-a-face-of-mtv-finalist-27605352.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005031719/https://www.independent.ie/regionals/braypeople/news/jessie-a-face-of-mtv-finalist-27605352.html |archive-date=5 October 2022 |access-date=24 June 2021 |website=independent |language=en}}</ref> Twenty finalists would be able to attend MTV Lick Party at the Tivoli. |
At a young age she applied to the Ballygowan "Be the Face of MTV" competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jessie a face of MTV finalist |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/braypeople/news/jessie-a-face-of-mtv-finalist-27605352.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005031719/https://www.independent.ie/regionals/braypeople/news/jessie-a-face-of-mtv-finalist-27605352.html |archive-date=5 October 2022 |access-date=24 June 2021 |website=independent |language=en}}</ref> Twenty finalists would be able to attend MTV Lick Party at the Tivoli. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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McGrath originally sought to work in fashion journalism and took on a job at [[Image (magazine)| |
McGrath originally sought to work in fashion journalism and took on a job at ''[[Image (magazine)|Image]]'' magazine<ref name="TheGloss1" /> before becoming a wardrobe assistant on the set of ''[[The Tudors]]''. While working on ''The Tudors'', McGrath was advised to try acting, so she sent photographs to Irish agents.<ref name="SundayHerald">{{cite news |url=http://sundayheraldsalon.com/salon/2008/10/shes_magic.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408064322/http://sundayheraldsalon.com/salon/2008/10/shes_magic.html |work=Sunday Herald Salon |title=She's magic |url-status=usurped|date=4 October 2008 |archive-date=8 April 2009 |access-date=14 June 2015}}</ref> She said: |
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{{Blockquote|Being an actress was kind of like when you're a kid, and you want to run away and join the circus, it's something you really want to do, but then you grew up and got a proper job. It was a dream, but I didn't think it would ever be reality, and yet here I am!<ref name="SundayHerald"/>}} |
{{Blockquote|Being an actress was kind of like when you're a kid, and you want to run away and join the circus, it's something you really want to do, but then you grew up and got a proper job. It was a dream, but I didn't think it would ever be reality, and yet here I am!<ref name="SundayHerald"/>}} |
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McGrath was cast in ''Damage'', an Irish TV-movie in 2007. She also starred in the play ''La Marea'' at the [[Dublin Theatre Festival]] in the same year.<ref>[http://www.bedrockproductions.com/productions/la-marea/ bedrockproductions] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110905063924/http://www.bedrockproductions.com/productions/la-marea/ |date=5 September 2011 }}</ref> She appeared in the feature films ''Eden'' and ''[[Freakdog]]'' in 2008, before being cast as Morgana Pendragon in ''[[Merlin (2008 TV series)|Merlin]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title='Merlin' Katie McGrath final series Q&A|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/merlin/interviews/a442593/merlin-katie-mcgrath-qa-ive-been-privileged-to-be-part-of-this/|website=Digital Spy|access-date=14 October 2016|date=4 December 2012|archive-date=18 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018210531/http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/merlin/interviews/a442593/merlin-katie-mcgrath-qa-ive-been-privileged-to-be-part-of-this/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
McGrath was cast in ''Damage'', an Irish TV-movie in 2007. She also starred in the play ''La Marea'' at the [[Dublin Theatre Festival]] in the same year.<ref>[http://www.bedrockproductions.com/productions/la-marea/ bedrockproductions] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110905063924/http://www.bedrockproductions.com/productions/la-marea/ |date=5 September 2011 }}</ref> She appeared in the feature films ''Eden'' and ''[[Freakdog]]'' in 2008, before being cast as Morgana Pendragon in ''[[Merlin (2008 TV series)|Merlin]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title='Merlin' Katie McGrath final series Q&A|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/merlin/interviews/a442593/merlin-katie-mcgrath-qa-ive-been-privileged-to-be-part-of-this/|website=Digital Spy|access-date=14 October 2016|date=4 December 2012|archive-date=18 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018210531/http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/merlin/interviews/a442593/merlin-katie-mcgrath-qa-ive-been-privileged-to-be-part-of-this/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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[[File:Comic Con France 2010 - Actrices Merlin TV - Day1 - P1440209.jpg|thumb|Katie McGrath (right) with ''[[Merlin (2008 TV series)|Merlin]]'' co-star [[Angel Coulby]] (left) at Comic Con France Day 1 in 2010]] |
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⚫ | In 2009, McGrath starred in a five-part [[docudrama]] for [[Channel 4]] exploring the life of Queen [[Elizabeth II]], ''[[The Queen (British TV serial)|The Queen]]'', in which she played a young [[Princess Margaret]].<ref name="Guardian1">{{cite news|title=Five actresses to play the Queen for C4|newspaper=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jan/28/channel-4-queen-actresses|access-date=4 March 2009|date=27 January 2009|archive-date=25 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125024347/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jan/28/channel-4-queen-actresses|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Emilia Fox]] portrayed Elizabeth II in the same episode in which McGrath appeared; the two had previously worked together as sisters [[Morgause]] and [[Morgan Le Fay|Morgana]] in ''[[Merlin (2008 TV series)|Merlin]]''. In 2010, McGrath was cast in [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]'s directorial debut [[W.E. (film)| |
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[[File:Comic Con France 2010 - Actrices Merlin TV - Day1 - P1440216 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Katie McGrath at Comic Con France Day 1 in 2010]] |
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[[File:Katie McGrath at Comic Con France 2010 - P1440209.jpg|thumb|Katie McGrath at Comic Con France in 2010]] |
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[[File:Katie McGrath 20100701 Japan Expo 2.jpg|thumb|Katie McGrath at the [[Japan Expo]] on 1 July 2010]] |
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[[File:Katie McGrath 20100701 Japan Expo 3.jpg|thumb|Katie McGrath at the Japan Expo on 1 July 2010]] |
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[[File:Katie McGrath 20100701 Japan Expo 3 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Katie McGrath at the Japan Expo on 1 July 2010]] |
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⚫ | In 2009, McGrath starred in a five-part [[docudrama]] for [[Channel 4]] exploring the life of Queen [[Elizabeth II]], ''[[The Queen (British TV serial)|The Queen]]'', in which she played a young [[Princess Margaret]].<ref name="Guardian1">{{cite news|title=Five actresses to play the Queen for C4|newspaper=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jan/28/channel-4-queen-actresses|access-date=4 March 2009|date=27 January 2009|archive-date=25 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125024347/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jan/28/channel-4-queen-actresses|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Emilia Fox]] portrayed Elizabeth II in the same episode in which McGrath appeared; the two had previously worked together as sisters [[Morgause]] and [[Morgan Le Fay|Morgana]] in ''[[Merlin (2008 TV series)|Merlin]]''. In 2010, McGrath was cast in ''[[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]'s directorial debut [[W.E. (film)|W.E.]]'', an [[Edward VIII]] biopic. McGrath played [[Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness|Lady Furness]], the king's former mistress who introduces him to [[Wallis Simpson]].<ref name="Digital Spy">{{cite news |first=Ryan |last=Love |title=Katie McGrath praises 'fantastic' Madonna |work=[[Digital Spy]] |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a281030/katie-mcgrath-praises-fantastic-madonna.html |access-date=8 October 2010 |location=London |date=8 October 2010 |archive-date=9 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101009232207/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a281030/katie-mcgrath-praises-fantastic-madonna.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In 2011, McGrath appeared with [[Roger Moore]] in the comedy-drama film ''[[A Princess for Christmas]]'', a [[Hallmark Channel]] Original Movie shot mainly at the [[Peleş Castle]] in Romania.<ref name="Film New Europe">{{cite news |author=Blaga, Lulia |title=PRODUCTION: Christmas at Castlebury Hall Will Shoot in Romania |publisher=Film New Europe |url=http://www.filmneweurope.com/news/romania/production-christmas-at-castlebury-hall-will-shoot-in-romania |access-date=17 May 2011 |date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424123348/http://www.filmneweurope.com/news/romania/production-christmas-at-castlebury-hall-will-shoot-in-romania |archive-date=24 April 2011 }}</ref> In September 2011, McGrath voice-acted the characters in the Irish animated short film ''Tríd an Stoirm'' (''Through the Storm'').<ref>{{cite web |title=Short Film of the Week: Watch Tríd an Stoirm by Fred Burdy {{!}} Film Ireland |url=http://filmireland.net/2014/01/08/short-film-of-the-week-watch-trid-an-stoirm-by-fred-burdy/|website=filmireland.net |date=8 January 2014 |access-date=14 October 2016 |archive-date=2 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502091352/http://filmireland.net/2014/01/08/short-film-of-the-week-watch-trid-an-stoirm-by-fred-burdy/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, McGrath was cast as Oriane Congost in ''[[Labyrinth (TV miniseries)|Labyrinth]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Katie McGrath: 'Labyrinth is gritty' |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a356685/katie-mcgrath-ridley-scotts-labyrinth-is-gritty-and-real/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=14 October 2016|date=20 December 2011|archive-date=18 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018212039/http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a356685/katie-mcgrath-ridley-scotts-labyrinth-is-gritty-and-real/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
In 2011, McGrath appeared with [[Roger Moore]] in the comedy-drama film ''[[A Princess for Christmas]]'', a [[Hallmark Channel]] Original Movie shot mainly at the [[Peleş Castle]] in Romania.<ref name="Film New Europe">{{cite news |author=Blaga, Lulia |title=PRODUCTION: Christmas at Castlebury Hall Will Shoot in Romania |publisher=Film New Europe |url=http://www.filmneweurope.com/news/romania/production-christmas-at-castlebury-hall-will-shoot-in-romania |access-date=17 May 2011 |date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424123348/http://www.filmneweurope.com/news/romania/production-christmas-at-castlebury-hall-will-shoot-in-romania |archive-date=24 April 2011 }}</ref> In September 2011, McGrath voice-acted the characters in the Irish animated short film ''Tríd an Stoirm'' (''Through the Storm'').<ref>{{cite web |title=Short Film of the Week: Watch Tríd an Stoirm by Fred Burdy {{!}} Film Ireland |url=http://filmireland.net/2014/01/08/short-film-of-the-week-watch-trid-an-stoirm-by-fred-burdy/|website=filmireland.net |date=8 January 2014 |access-date=14 October 2016 |archive-date=2 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502091352/http://filmireland.net/2014/01/08/short-film-of-the-week-watch-trid-an-stoirm-by-fred-burdy/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, McGrath was cast as Oriane Congost in ''[[Labyrinth (TV miniseries)|Labyrinth]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Katie McGrath: 'Labyrinth is gritty' |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a356685/katie-mcgrath-ridley-scotts-labyrinth-is-gritty-and-real/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=14 October 2016|date=20 December 2011|archive-date=18 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018212039/http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a356685/katie-mcgrath-ridley-scotts-labyrinth-is-gritty-and-real/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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McGrath portrayed the lead role in the first season of Chiller's original horror series ''[[Slasher (TV series)|Slasher]]'', which premiered on 4 March 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title='Slasher' star Katie McGrath's character gets a bloody good welcome|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/30/slasher-star-katie-mcgraths-character-gets-a-bloody-good-welcome|newspaper=Toronto Sun|access-date=14 October 2016|archive-date=18 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018195511/http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/30/slasher-star-katie-mcgraths-character-gets-a-bloody-good-welcome|url-status=live}}</ref> |
McGrath portrayed the lead role in the first season of Chiller's original horror series ''[[Slasher (TV series)|Slasher]]'', which premiered on 4 March 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title='Slasher' star Katie McGrath's character gets a bloody good welcome|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/30/slasher-star-katie-mcgraths-character-gets-a-bloody-good-welcome|newspaper=Toronto Sun|access-date=14 October 2016|archive-date=18 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018195511/http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/30/slasher-star-katie-mcgraths-character-gets-a-bloody-good-welcome|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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[[File:Katie McGrath at Comic-Con International in 2017.jpg|thumb|Katie McGrath at Comic Con International in 2017]] |
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[[File:Heroes Assemble IMG 9226 (42762338021).jpg|thumb|Katie McGrath at Heroes Assemble in 2018]] |
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In 2016, it was announced that McGrath would play the recurring role of [[Lena Luthor]] in the second season of ''[[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/08/04/supergirl-katie-mcgrath-lena-luthor-cast-season-2-the-cw/|title=''Supergirl'' Lands ''Merlin''{{'s}} Katie McGrath as Lex's Sister Lena Luthor|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|date=4 August 2016|publisher=[[TVLine]]|access-date=31 August 2016|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809103327/http://tvline.com/2016/08/04/supergirl-katie-mcgrath-lena-luthor-cast-season-2-the-cw/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nerdmuch.com/news/35449/supergirl-cast-lena-luthor-katie-mcgrath/ |title=''Supergirl'' Finds Its Lena Luthor in ''Jurassic World''{{'s}} Katie McGrath |first=Elizabeth |last=Bernstein |work=Nerd Much? |date=4 August 2016 |access-date=31 August 2016 |archive-date=12 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912085505/http://www.nerdmuch.com/news/35449/supergirl-cast-lena-luthor-katie-mcgrath/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She debuted in the season two premiere episode titled "[[The Adventures of Supergirl]]" and was promoted to a series regular in March 2017 and maintained this role until the show's end in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.com/supergirl-season-2-spoilers-cw-releases-first-official-photos-katie-mcgrath-lena-2414930 |title='Supergirl' Season 2 Spoilers: CW Releases First Official Photos Of Katie McGrath As Lena Luthor |last=Saclao |first=Christian |date=12 September 2016 |website=ibtimes.com |publisher=[[IBT Media Inc.]] |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-date=20 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220183341/http://www.ibtimes.com/supergirl-season-2-spoilers-cw-releases-first-official-photos-katie-mcgrath-lena-2414930 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/supergirl-katie-mcgrath-promoted-series-regular-season-3-lena-luthor-the-cw-1202048294/|title='Supergirl': Katie McGrath Promoted To Series Regular For Season 3|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=22 March 2017|work=Deadline|access-date=22 March 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=16 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616030351/https://deadline.com/2017/03/supergirl-katie-mcgrath-promoted-series-regular-season-3-lena-luthor-the-cw-1202048294/|url-status=live}}</ref> She appeared as Elsa in [[Guy Ritchie]]'s fantasy film ''[[King Arthur: Legend of the Sword]]'', which was released in May 2017.<ref name="hamiltonhodell.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.hamiltonhodell.co.uk/cv/client_katie-mcgrath_id_100349.htm|title=Katie McGrath - Hamilton Hodell - CV|website=hamiltonhodell.co.uk|access-date=13 June 2015|archive-date=24 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624203139/http://hamiltonhodell.co.uk/cv/client_katie-mcgrath_id_100349.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> |
In 2016, it was announced that McGrath would play the recurring role of [[Lena Luthor]] in the second season of ''[[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/08/04/supergirl-katie-mcgrath-lena-luthor-cast-season-2-the-cw/|title=''Supergirl'' Lands ''Merlin''{{'s}} Katie McGrath as Lex's Sister Lena Luthor|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|date=4 August 2016|publisher=[[TVLine]]|access-date=31 August 2016|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809103327/http://tvline.com/2016/08/04/supergirl-katie-mcgrath-lena-luthor-cast-season-2-the-cw/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nerdmuch.com/news/35449/supergirl-cast-lena-luthor-katie-mcgrath/ |title=''Supergirl'' Finds Its Lena Luthor in ''Jurassic World''{{'s}} Katie McGrath |first=Elizabeth |last=Bernstein |work=Nerd Much? |date=4 August 2016 |access-date=31 August 2016 |archive-date=12 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912085505/http://www.nerdmuch.com/news/35449/supergirl-cast-lena-luthor-katie-mcgrath/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She debuted in the season two premiere episode titled "[[The Adventures of Supergirl]]" and was promoted to a series regular in March 2017 and maintained this role until the show's end in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.com/supergirl-season-2-spoilers-cw-releases-first-official-photos-katie-mcgrath-lena-2414930 |title='Supergirl' Season 2 Spoilers: CW Releases First Official Photos Of Katie McGrath As Lena Luthor |last=Saclao |first=Christian |date=12 September 2016 |website=ibtimes.com |publisher=[[IBT Media Inc.]] |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-date=20 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220183341/http://www.ibtimes.com/supergirl-season-2-spoilers-cw-releases-first-official-photos-katie-mcgrath-lena-2414930 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/supergirl-katie-mcgrath-promoted-series-regular-season-3-lena-luthor-the-cw-1202048294/|title='Supergirl': Katie McGrath Promoted To Series Regular For Season 3|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=22 March 2017|work=Deadline|access-date=22 March 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=16 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616030351/https://deadline.com/2017/03/supergirl-katie-mcgrath-promoted-series-regular-season-3-lena-luthor-the-cw-1202048294/|url-status=live}}</ref> She appeared as Elsa in [[Guy Ritchie]]'s fantasy film ''[[King Arthur: Legend of the Sword]]'', which was released in May 2017.<ref name="hamiltonhodell.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.hamiltonhodell.co.uk/cv/client_katie-mcgrath_id_100349.htm|title=Katie McGrath - Hamilton Hodell - CV|website=hamiltonhodell.co.uk|access-date=13 June 2015|archive-date=24 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624203139/http://hamiltonhodell.co.uk/cv/client_katie-mcgrath_id_100349.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Katie McGrath | |
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Born | Katherine Elizabeth McGrath[citation needed] January 3, 1983 [citation needed] Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland |
Education | St. Andrew's College, Dublin |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin[1] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–present |
Katherine Elizabeth McGrath[citation needed] (/məˈɡrɑː/) (born 3 January 1983)[citation needed] is an Irish actress[2] known for several television series: portraying Morgana Pendragon in BBC One's Merlin (2008–2012), Lucy Westenra on the British-American series Dracula (2013–2014), Saskia in the TV series Secret Bridesmaids Business, Sarah Bennett in the first season of the horror anthology series Slasher (2016), and for her role as Lena Luthor on the superhero series Supergirl (2016–2021). Her film roles include Thelma Furness in the drama film W.E. and Jules Daly in the Christmas movie A Princess for Christmas (2011), Zara Young in the science fiction adventure film Jurassic World (2015), and Elsa in the epic fantasy film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017).
Early life
McGrath was born and raised in Ashford, County Wicklow, by her father, Paul, who works with computers, and mother, Mary, who works for an Irish designer. She has two older brothers, Sean, an online media manager, and Rory, who is a post-production producer.[3] She studied the International Baccalaureate at St. Andrew's College before graduating from Trinity College, Dublin, with a degree in history with a focus on Russian history.[1]
At a young age she applied to the Ballygowan "Be the Face of MTV" competition.[4] Twenty finalists would be able to attend MTV Lick Party at the Tivoli.
Career
McGrath originally sought to work in fashion journalism and took on a job at Image magazine[1] before becoming a wardrobe assistant on the set of The Tudors. While working on The Tudors, McGrath was advised to try acting, so she sent photographs to Irish agents.[5] She said:
Being an actress was kind of like when you're a kid, and you want to run away and join the circus, it's something you really want to do, but then you grew up and got a proper job. It was a dream, but I didn't think it would ever be reality, and yet here I am![5]
McGrath was cast in Damage, an Irish TV-movie in 2007. She also starred in the play La Marea at the Dublin Theatre Festival in the same year.[6] She appeared in the feature films Eden and Freakdog in 2008, before being cast as Morgana Pendragon in Merlin.[7]






In 2009, McGrath starred in a five-part docudrama for Channel 4 exploring the life of Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen, in which she played a young Princess Margaret.[8] Emilia Fox portrayed Elizabeth II in the same episode in which McGrath appeared; the two had previously worked together as sisters Morgause and Morgana in Merlin. In 2010, McGrath was cast in Madonna's directorial debut W.E., an Edward VIII biopic. McGrath played Lady Furness, the king's former mistress who introduces him to Wallis Simpson.[9]
In 2011, McGrath appeared with Roger Moore in the comedy-drama film A Princess for Christmas, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie shot mainly at the Peleş Castle in Romania.[10] In September 2011, McGrath voice-acted the characters in the Irish animated short film Tríd an Stoirm (Through the Storm).[11] Later that month, McGrath was cast as Oriane Congost in Labyrinth.[12]
McGrath was reunited with her The Tudors co-star and close friend Jonathan Rhys Meyers in NBC and Sky Living's horror drama TV series Dracula; she portrayed Lucy Westenra.[13] In June 2013, McGrath co-starred in episode four of the Channel 4 show Dates as a young lesbian on the dating scene alongside Gemma Chan.[14]
In November 2014, McGrath co-starred in a Hozier music video for the song "From Eden".[15]
In 2015, McGrath had a supporting role as Zara in the film Jurassic World[16] and starred in the Crackle original spy-thriller, The Throwaways.[17]
McGrath portrayed the lead role in the first season of Chiller's original horror series Slasher, which premiered on 4 March 2016.[18]


In 2016, it was announced that McGrath would play the recurring role of Lena Luthor in the second season of Supergirl.[19][20] She debuted in the season two premiere episode titled "The Adventures of Supergirl" and was promoted to a series regular in March 2017 and maintained this role until the show's end in 2021.[21][22] She appeared as Elsa in Guy Ritchie's fantasy film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, which was released in May 2017.[23]
In 2019, McGrath starred alongside Abbie Cornish and Georgina Haig in Seven Network series Secret Bridesmaids' Business, about how a bride's wedding turns deadly after one of the bridesmaids invites a stranger into their lives. McGrath starred as Saskia, a bisexual lawyer who is described as an intelligent, loyal woman who is holding a secret.[24]
In September 2023, she had a supporting role in The Continental as the Adjudicator.[25]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Pebble | Tara | Short film |
2011 | W.E. | Lady Thelma Furness | |
2012 | Tríd an Stoirm | Alice/Banshee | Short film; voice role |
2014 | Leading Lady | Jodi Rutherford | Afrikaans film |
2015 | Jurassic World | Zara Young | |
The Throwaways | Gloria Miller | ||
2017 | King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | Elsa | [23] |
2018 | Buttons | Mrs. Katherine Wentworth |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Damage | Rachel | Television movie |
2008 | Eden | Trisha | Television movie |
The Tudors | Bess | Episode: "His Majesty's Pleasure" | |
Freakdog | Harriet Chambers | Television movie | |
The Roaring Twenties | Vixen | Television miniseries | |
2008–2012 | Merlin | Morgana Pendragon | Main role[26] |
2009 | The Queen | Princess Margaret | Episode: "Margaret" |
2011 | A Princess for Christmas | Jules Daly | Television movie |
2012 | Labyrinth | Oriane Congost | Television miniseries[27] |
2013 | Dates | Kate Foster | Episode: "Erica and Kate" |
2013–2014 | Dracula | Lucy Westenra | Main role[28] |
2016 | Slasher | Sarah Bennett | Main role (season 1)[29][30] |
2016–2021 | Supergirl | Lena Luthor | Recurring role (season 2); Main role (seasons 3–6)[31][32][33] |
2016–2017 | Frontier | Elizabeth Carruthers | Recurring role (seasons 1–2)[34][35] |
2019 | Secret Bridesmaids' Business | Saskia de Merindol | Main role[36][37] |
2023 | The Continental: From the World of John Wick | The Adjudicator | Recurring role; Television Miniseries[38][39] |
2025 | The Ex-Wife | Jen[40] | Main role (series 2); replaced Janet Montgomery |
Year | Title | Artist |
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2014 | "From Eden" | Hozier |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2009 | Monte-Carlo Television Festival | Outstanding Actress - Drama Series | Merlin | Nominated | [41] |
2011 | Monte-Carlo Television Festival | Outstanding Actress - Drama Series | Merlin | Nominated | [42] |
2011 | Movieguide Awards | Grace Award for Most Inspiring Performance on Television | A Princess for Christmas | Nominated | [43] |
2013 | SFX Awards | Best Actress | Merlin | Nominated | [44] |
2018 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Scene Stealer | Supergirl | Nominated | [45] |
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- ^ Blaga, Lulia (25 February 2011). "PRODUCTION: Christmas at Castlebury Hall Will Shoot in Romania". Film New Europe. Archived from the original on 24 April 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ^ "Short Film of the Week: Watch Tríd an Stoirm by Fred Burdy | Film Ireland". filmireland.net. 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 May 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "Katie McGrath: 'Labyrinth is gritty'". Digital Spy. 20 December 2011. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "Victoria Smurfit To Sink Teeth into Jonathan Rhys Meyers' 'Dracula'". IFTN. 4 February 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ "New Channel 4 series "Dates" features gorgeous, complex lesbian couple - AfterEllen". AfterEllen. 26 June 2013. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "Hozier releases new video for 'From Eden' featuring Katie McGrath". Irish Independent. 19 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
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